Skip to main content
Gesso tugi: used for clearing unfarmed land of trees and bushes prior to plowing
Gesso tugi: used for clearing unfarmed land of trees and bushes prior to plowing
Object Number 973-42-50/11725
Display Title Gesso tugi: used for clearing unfarmed land of trees and bushes prior to plowing
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Gesso tugi
Object Description Gesso tugi: used for clearing unfarmed land of trees and bushes prior to plowing and sowing; communal work, but each man has own tugi; valued tool because of quantity of metal in curved headpiece. Metal piece alone called tugi; wooden handle easily obtained from wooded areas 34"l. Like all metal, blade obtained from specialized metalworking craftsmen group (hereditary status; endogamous group) Metal obtained by trade.
Inventory Description Tool, long wood handle, s-shaped metal blade, secured with wooden peg
Classification
  • Agricultural
Department Ethnographic
Date 1972-1973
Culture
  • Machagalla
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia / Northern Wallega
Additional Geographic Terms Horo-Guduru; Lemu; Gidda-Kiramu
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 86.36 x 24.7 x 5.7 cm (34 x 9 3/4 x 2 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-42-50/11725

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.