Metal Hames

Date1900

Mediummetal

Dimensionsyoke collar, half: 25 1/2 × 4 1/2 × 1 5/8 in. (64.8 × 11.4 × 4.1 cm)
harness part: 21 1/4 × 2 3/4 × 5 in. (54 × 7 × 12.7 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sais

Object numberPC1973.21.12.C

DescriptionThis portion of a harness, known as a hames, is a tool attached to an animal harness to balance pulling force when carrying heavy loads. The two parts of the hames include a foundational, curved, wooden base with various metal loops attached through a flat metal piece, contouring the wood, secured by visible nails. The third piece appears to be broken off due to one side of the wood being ragged and uneven, while the other encompasses a metal portion.

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