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2003.9.112.1

Camel girth strap, to secure the saddle and for additional support.

2003.9.112.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Camel girth strap, to secure the saddle and for additional support.
Long description
Camel girth strap, pink, black, green and metallic silver in colour. Warp faced plain weave. Stripes and 'colour and weave'. Warp ends braided and tasselled. Poly/cotton lining machine stitched. Goat skin. Two loops join 2003.112 .1 and 2003.112 .2. Made on a ground loom to secure the saddle and for additional support. [RJ 17/2/2003]
Geographical reference
Oman
Asia > Western Asia > Oman
Al Wusta Jiddat al Harasis Yalooni
Cultural groups
Harasis
Person
Maker Antaya
Field collector Gigi Crocker Jones
PRM source Gigi Crocker Jones
Date / Period
Date made: Before 12/1991
Date collected
December 1991
Acquisition information
Donated: 2003
Materials and processes
Material Synthetic Yarn, Material Pigment, Material Goat Skin Animal, Material Yarn Metallic, Process Woven, Process Dyed, Process Braided, Process Stitched
Dimensions
Width 35 mm, Length 1950 mm including tassels
Object numbers
Accession number: 2003.9.112.1 Other numbers: Field collector's catalogue number: Textile 172a

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