Tie (for shepherds) – Object of the month for October 2024

This month we focus on livestock farming and showcase an object related to herding.
It’s a tie used by shepherds to tie sheep by one leg.
The tie consists of an iron rod with a hook at the end and a cocoon-shaped handle for a wooden handle.
Material: Wood and Iron
Height: 134 cm
Width: 8 cm
Diameter: 3 cm
20th Century
Former Owner: João Pimenta Vidigal
Plot: 416/418
ML|259

October 13, 2025