Ox Yoke with Two Bows, 1800-1900
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This carved, wooden yoke captures the strength of oxen's necks and shoulders. The carved beam is placed across the back of the neck and shoulders of a team of oxen while the curved wood bows are secured around each ox's neck. Once trained and fitted with a yoke, these large, powerful animals can pull wagons, transport heavy loads, and plow fields.
This carved, wooden yoke captures the strength of oxen's necks and shoulders. The carved beam is placed across the back of the neck and shoulders of a team of oxen while the curved wood bows are secured around each ox's neck. Once trained and fitted with a yoke, these large, powerful animals can pull wagons, transport heavy loads, and plow fields.
Artifact
Yoke (Animal equipment)
Date Made
1800-1900
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Soybean Lab Agricultural Gallery
Object ID
2001.0.110.23
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Iron (Metal)
Paint (Coating)
Technique
painting (coating)
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Width: 49 in
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