Single Ox Yoke, 1890-1920
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This carved, wooden yoke captures the strength of an ox's neck and shoulders. The carved beam is placed on the back of the ox's neck while the curved wood bow is secured around its neck. Once trained and fitted with a yoke, this large, powerful animal can pull wagons, transport heavy loads, and plow fields.
This carved, wooden yoke captures the strength of an ox's neck and shoulders. The carved beam is placed on the back of the ox's neck while the curved wood bow is secured around its neck. Once trained and fitted with a yoke, this large, powerful animal can pull wagons, transport heavy loads, and plow fields.
Artifact
Yoke (Animal equipment)
Date Made
1890-1920
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Soybean Lab Agricultural Gallery
Object ID
31.412.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of F. G. Eddy
Material
Wood (Plant Material)
Metal
Dimensions
Width: 17 in
Length: 13 in
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