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Dulang Washers' Tools - A Half Coconut Shell
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Subject :Dulang Washers' Tools - A Half Coconut Shell
Published By : None
Location : Ipoh
Estimated Year : 1970
Media Type : Artifact
Source : Mrs Lai, Ipoh
Remark :
The dulang washer used to scoop up the earth, mixed with water in the mines or rivers and by careful swirling of the water the mud was swept away and the heavier tin ore remained.
Once as clean as they could get it, the ore was tipped into a tin pail. The half-coconut shell was used later in the day for the final washing of the concentrates.
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Filename : 20100404-012