Pimento Fanner - Discovery Bay, Jamaica
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
N 18° 27.960 W 077° 24.893
18Q E 244973 N 2043446
This pimento fanner is on display at Columbus Park in Discovery Bay, Jamaica.
Waymark Code: WMV36Q
Location: Jamaica
Date Posted: 02/15/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member graylling
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Columbus Park is an open-air historical and archaeological museum, set on 3 acres of Discovery Bay, overlooking the ocean. The museum features a wide range of artefacts which were excavated when the Kaiser Bauxite processing plant was developed.

The inscription reads: "The pimento fanner was used to remove extraneous matter mixed with the dried pimento berries. Wooden paddles attached to a series of cogs are rotated by turning a handle. The motion of the paddles creates an air current which blows away dried leaves and trash as the berries are fed down a threshing chute."
Use or Purpose of Equipment: To remove extraneous matter mixed with the dried pimento berries

Approximate age: 17th century and beyond

Still in Use?: Don't know

Location:
Open-air museum


Fee for Access: no

Manufacturer and model: Not listed

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