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2003.9.128.2

Camel udder bag used to prevent the calf from suckling.

2003.9.128.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Camel udder bag used to prevent the calf from suckling.
Long description
Camel udder bag, brown in colour. Balanced plain weave. Braids. This is made with two sticks attached to the weavers legs and used to prevent the calf from suckling. [RJ 5/2/2003]
Geographical reference
Oman
Asia > Western Asia > Oman
Al Wusta Jiddat al Harasis
Cultural groups
Harasis
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Gigi Crocker Jones
PRM source Gigi Crocker Jones
Date / Period
Date made: Before 05/1982
Date collected
May 1982
Acquisition information
Donated: 2003
Materials and processes
Material Sheep Hair (Wool) Animal, Material Goat Hair Animal, Material Camelid Wool Yarn Animal, Process Woven, Process Braided
Dimensions
Width 250 mm, Length 450 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2003.9.128.2 Other numbers: Field collector's catalogue number: Textile 197b

Search terms: Animal Gear, Agriculture and Horticulture, Camel Accessory, Agricultural Tool

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