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2003.9.31

Donkey saddle bag for carrying personal effects.

2003.9.31

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Collection type
Object
Description
Donkey saddle bag for carrying personal effects.
Long description
Donkey saddle bag, beige in colour. Warp ends twined and darned back into cloth. Centre seamed. This was made on a ground loom and used for carrying personal effects. Braided handle attached to centre. [RJ 31/1/2003]
Geographical reference
Oman
Asia > Western Asia > Oman
Wilayat of Hamra Jabal Sham Maraat
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Gigi Crocker Jones
PRM source Gigi Crocker Jones
Date / Period
Date made: Before 05/1984
Date collected
May 1984
Acquisition information
Donated: 2003
Materials and processes
Material Goat Hair Animal, Process Woven, Process Braided
Dimensions
Width 610 mm, Length 1110 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2003.9.31 Other numbers: Field collector's catalogue number: Textile 54

Search terms: Animal Gear, Bag, Transport and Travel, Saddle Bag