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1928.69.1040

Wooden thread lifter with tapered distal end and decoratively carved handle featuring staggered triangles a curve and a circle butt. [BS [OPS Move] 17/3/2017]

1928.69.1040

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden thread lifter with tapered distal end and decoratively carved handle featuring staggered triangles a curve and a circle butt. [BS [OPS Move] 17/3/2017]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Assam North Cachar Hills Lakhipur
Cultural groups
Rongmei/Kabui Naga
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1927
Date collected
May 1927
Acquisition information
Loaned: 09/1927 Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Width: max 34 mm, Depth: max 5 mm, Length: max 385 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.1040

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