Lot 398

Large Traditional Handcrafted Bamboo & Split-Cane Leaf Rake with Woven Tine Head

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Lot 398
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Large Traditional Handcrafted Bamboo & Split-Cane Leaf Rake with Woven Tine Head
Large Traditional Handcrafted Bamboo & Split-Cane Leaf Rake with Woven Tine Head
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Large Traditional Handcrafted Bamboo & Split-Cane Leaf Rake with Woven Tine Head

Starting Bid: $5

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by California Auction Company LLC
August 1, 2026 9:00 AM PDT
Live Auction
1212 E. Harding Way
Stockton, CA, US 95205

An impressive traditional handcrafted bamboo and split-cane leaf rake, featuring a long natural bamboo shaft terminating in a finely executed fan-shaped head composed of numerous hand-split bamboo tines secured by woven cane bindings. The broad working head is reinforced with multiple horizontal cross members and elegantly arched side braces, showcasing the ingenuity and craftsmanship associated with traditional agricultural and garden tools. Constructed entirely from natural bamboo and vegetal lashings, this rake exemplifies sustainable vernacular craftsmanship, with each component individually shaped and assembled by hand. Such implements have long been used throughout East Asia and other regions where bamboo served as the preferred material for lightweight yet remarkably durable farming and gardening tools. Today, examples of this quality are increasingly appreciated not only as functional implements but also as sculptural decorative objects. The striking architectural form, warm patinated bamboo, and visible hand craftsmanship make this an exceptional display piece for rustic, wabi-sabi, or country interiors, while remaining an authentic example of traditional rural material culture. An attractive and increasingly difficult-to-find handcrafted bamboo agricultural implement suitable for collectors of folk art, ethnographic objects, primitive tools, or traditional garden antiques.

  • Literature: Comparable examples illustrated in publications covering traditional East Asian agricultural implements, vernacular bamboo craftsmanship, and ethnographic collections of rural farming tools. Similar forms are represented in museum collections documenting handmade bamboo agricultural equipment throughout Japan and neighboring regions.
  • Circa: Late 19th to Early 20th Century (circa 1890–1930)
  • Condition: Overall very good antique condition with expected age-related wear, surface patina, scattered abrasions, and minor losses consistent with prolonged use and age. One split is visible where the bamboo shaft transitions into the tine assembly, along with minor separations and wear to several bamboo elements. Original woven bindings remain largely intact and structurally stable. Presents well with an attractive, untouched aged surface.

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