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1961.10.15B

Spindle (possibly a distaff) of wood, split in the upper portion to hold cotton fibre. [BS [OPS Move] 4/5/2017]


1961.10.15B

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Collection type
Object
Description
Spindle (possibly a distaff) of wood, split in the upper portion to hold cotton fibre. [BS [OPS Move] 4/5/2017]
Geographical reference
Atlas Mountains Assif Melloul Valley
Cultural groups
Ait Haddidu Berber
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1960
Date collected
1960
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1961
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Cottonwool Fibre Plant, Process Carved, Process Split
Dimensions
Depth: max 60 mm, Width: max 120 mm, Length: max 745 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1961.10.15B

Search terms: Textile, Tool, Spindle, Distaff