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Wheel barra

human history
  • Other Name

    Wheel barrow (English)

  • Description

    Wheel barra. Wheel barrow. This is a model wheel barra made from a dark wood material possibly sourced on Pitcairn Island. It features two handles, a square like receptacle and a single small wheel that has been lined with a malleable metal. The small leg parts that have been carved as part of the handles and side also have been lined with metal. It has finish with a polish. This was made by Elwyn Christian.

    Wheel barra are considered a vital part of life in Pitcairn island as they were initially (and still are) used as a mode of transporting goods from one place to another on the island. The terrain of the island and limiting resources restrict the use of vehicles on the island.

  • Place
    Pitcairn Island/Polynesia/Pacific
  • Accession Number
    1980.31
  • Accession Date
    08 May 1980
  • Other Id

    48773 (ethnology)

  • Department

    Pacific

wheelbarrow, 1980.31, 48773, Cultural Permissions Apply

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