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Rice sickle

Modern EraContemporary Era Asia
AL9824

This sickle is of Buddhist origin and is used for harvesting rice. Its particular shape is both convenient and symbolic, as it represents the Naga snake, the legendary guardian of rice fields. Its tail serves to put a sheaf together and the blade cuts it.

Rice Asia Tool Harvest Tradition Legend Folklore Production

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  • Type: Tool
  • Place of origin: South-East Asia
  • Materials and techniques: Wood, Wrought iron
  • Date: 20th century
  • Dimensions: 29 x 4 x 28.5 cm