Yoke

Yoke

Technique: Wood carving. Materials: Oak. Design Elements: 3 notches at top; middle notch is 2", side notches are 13 1/2". 3 notches on bottom; middle is 29 1/2", sides are 1 1/8". Two rounded grooves (11 1/2") for neck of oxen. Distinguishing Marks: One end of yoke is broken.
  • Object: Yoke
  • Artist: Unknown
  • Circa: Early 20th C
  • Dimensions: L: 60"; 4 1/8" at widest point
  • Culture Area: Mesoamerica / Northern Mexico
  • Cultural Group: Tarahumara
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: Eugene Boudreau
  • Catalog #: 96.048