- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Beginnings of camel rein
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 2003
- Date collected
- By 2003
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 2003
- Materials and processes
- Material Sheep Hair (Wool) Animal, Process Braided
- Dimensions
- Width 25 mm braided only, Length 2170 mm braided and unbraided
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 2003.9.235 Other numbers: No field collector's number
Search terms: Animal Gear, Transport and Travel, Technique, Cordage, Camel Accessory, Animal Harness, Cord
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