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2003.10.73

Backstrap for climbing cultivated date palm tree.

2003.10.73

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Collection type
Object
Description
Backstrap for climbing cultivated date palm tree.
Long description
Ropemaking. There are two large loops at each end. These are made by stitching the palm fibre ropes around bundles of cloth. The middle of the strap is made of cloth wrapped around the palm fibre and stitched into the fibre with red yarn. The cloth is coloured cream.
Geographical reference
Oman
Asia > Western Asia > Oman
Ash Sharqiyah Al Mintirib
Cultural groups
Hajari
Date / Period
Date made: 14/03/1988
Date collected
14 December 1988
Acquisition information
Donated: 2003
Materials and processes
Material Palm Fibre Plant, Material Cotton Seed Fibre Yarn Plant, Material Cotton Seed Fibre Textile Plant, Process Stitched, Process Covered
Dimensions
Depth: max 90 mm, Width: max 105 mm, Length: max 1190 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2003.10.73 Other numbers: Field collector's catalogue number: Basketry 124
Research and responses

More information on backstraps - see record 2003.10.71

Search terms: Agriculture and Horticulture, Agricultural Tool

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