Hog Ringer with Hog Rings
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Artifact Overview
Pigs and hogs love to root in the dirt for food. This rooting instinct destroys plants and damages the ground. Farmers sometimes secure rings into the animal's snout, deterring the rooting behavior by making it painful to continue.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Animal nose ringer
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
81.59.98
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Copper (Metal)
Paint (Coating)
Color
Yellow (Color)
Red
Black (Color)
Copper (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7.75 in
Width: 3 in
Length: 5 in
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