Object name: Metal chain tool / Accession year: [Missing] / Function: 1.4 Transportation - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Metal chain tool, accession number 5-15142, described as Halter, iron. Long links attached to 2 small iron circles. Diameter of large ring at opposite end 10.5 centimeters. From Niger, Lake Chad area, N'guigmi Market. Context of use: Camel halter used to lead animal. Camels used as draft animals, to pull plow, as riding animal, on salt caravans, and as source of meat.