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1973.5.1

Finger woven baby sling. [CW [OPS Move] 15/2/2017]

1973.5.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Finger woven baby sling. [CW [OPS Move] 15/2/2017]
Long description
Finger woven baby sling of light coloured cotton. The baby carrier appears to be rectangular in shape, consisting of a long rectangular length of textile doubled up and joined to create a tubular sling. Two strings of four twisted strands are attached at one end. [JMC 15/6/2018]
Geographical reference
Guyana
Latin America and the Caribbean > South America > Guyana
Upper Mazaruni District Kamarang River
Cultural groups
Pemón
Person
Maker Judy Danny
Field collector Basil Danny
Field collector Judy Danny
PRM source Audrey Butt Colson
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1973
Date collected
By 1973
Acquisition information
Donated: 1973
Materials and processes
Material Cotton Seed Fibre Textile Plant, Process Finger Woven
Dimensions
Length: max 430 mm, Width: max 280 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1973.5.1

Search terms: Children and Childcare, Textile, Technique, Specimen, Furniture Dwelling, Transport and Travel, Carrying Device, Cradle

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