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Old 10th June 2008, 07:57 PM   #1
Tim Simmons
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Question Interesting bladed object

Not a weapon as such, a plough? adze? if push came to shove you could use it as a weapon. To me it looks African but other members who have travelled may have seen something similar. It was quite rusty and has string where I think it was hung on a wall. I imagine it is early 20th century. I think it is a plough pulled behind as you stoop and walk forward, judging by the worn or carved thumb hold. How much can you plough like this? just enough to keep your family alive? unless ploughing with ranks of serfs/slaves. I would think these are still in use. I wonder if the users of such farming technology are bleating about the world food market prices?
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