Harrow

Note: The following text is taken from a 19th-century collection catalog and, in its language and perspective, partially reflects colonial thought patterns. We present the text in its original version to make the collection's history transparent and promote a critical examination of the colonial legacy. Certain terms and formulations may be perceived as problematic today. A 2009 research project concluded that most descriptions are factually correct and still usable; only a few details were found to be inaccurate or incorrect. The results of this project were published in the following collection catalog: khm-wmw-tm-library.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1457155265"518. Harrow - "Salaga" This model of a harrow, which is also drawn by buffalo, is used to flatten the ploughed field as we do. It consists of a cross beam in which, like a rake, pegs have been driven and which is fastened to a long shaft which is then attached to the yoke of the buffalo. In the middle of the heavy cross beam, and set into it, there are two meter-long, bow-shaped poles that reach upwards and which are tied together. With this the device can be pushed downwards or raised by the farmer."Translation of: Czurda, F. A. J. (1883). Catalog mit Erklärungen der Etnografischen Privatsammlung des Dr. F. A. J. Czurda in Postelberg (Böhmen). (p. 129). Wien, Wilhelm Braumüller