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2003.9.94

Loading strap, used to secure the load to the camel.

2003.9.94

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Collection type
Object
Description
Loading strap, used to secure the load to the camel.
Long description
Loading strap, black, maroon and metallic silver in colour. Finger woven, wrapped and tasselled. Used to secure the load to the camel. There are three tassels at each end of the strap. The maroon and metallic silver cotton wraps the base of the tassels. [RJ 20/2/2003]
Geographical reference
Oman
Asia > Western Asia > Oman
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Gigi Crocker Jones
PRM source Gigi Crocker Jones
Date / Period
Date made: Before 2003
Date collected
By 2003
Acquisition information
Donated: 2003
Materials and processes
Material Sheep Hair (Wool) Animal, Material Pigment, Material Cotton Seed Fibre Yarn Plant, Material Yarn Metallic, Process Finger Woven, Process Dyed
Dimensions
Width 27 mm, Length 3250 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2003.9.94 Other numbers: Field collector's catalogue number: Textile 145

Search terms: Animal Gear, Transport and Travel, Cordage, Camel Accessory, Animal Harness, Cord

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