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2003.9.193.3

Wooden needle for making sandsocks. Roughly rectangular in shape, with a circular perforation at one end and the other end tapering to a flattened point. One of four needles for making sandsocks - see [2003.9.193 .1 - .4] [EH [OPS Move] 8/5/2017]

2003.9.193.3

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Collection type: Object
Description: Wooden needle for making sandsocks. Roughly rectangular in shape, with a circular perforation at one end and the other end tapering to a flattened point. One of four needles for making sandsocks - see [2003.9.193 .1 - .4] [EH [OPS Move] 8/5/2017]
Geographical reference: Oman
Asia > Western Asia > Oman
Person: Maker Loti; Field collector Gigi Crocker Jones; PRM source Gigi Crocker Jones
Date / Period: Date made: Before 2003
Date collected: November 1994
Acquisition information: Donated: 2003
Materials and processes: Material Palm Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions: Depth: max 3 mm, Width: max 8 mm, Length: max 82 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 2003.9.193.3 Other numbers: No field collector's catalogue number

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