Spoke holder, part of a skein holder or 'swift' in six parts. For the other parts see [2005.114.9 .2

Collection type: Object
Description: Spoke holder, part of a skein holder or 'swift' in six parts. For the other parts see [2005.114.9 .2 - .6] [BS [OPS Move] 26/4/2017]
Long description: A central section or spoke holder slots on to the top of the base [.1]. This consists of a rectangular block of wood into which have been cut four rectangular perforations for the arms and a circular hole (this fits over the top of the base). [MdeA 20/10/2005]
Geographical reference: Indonesia
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Indonesia; Savu
Person: Field collector Felicity Wood; PRM source Felicity Wood
Date / Period: Date made: Before 08/2004
Date collected: August 2005
Acquisition information: Donated: 05/10/2005
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions: Depth: max 35 mm, Width: max 46 mm, Length: max 162 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 2005.114.9.2 Other numbers: Donor's catalogue item 10
Research and responses: See Genevieve Duggan, 'Ikats of Savu Women Weaving History in Eastern Indonesia' Studies in Material Cultures of Southeast Asia No. 1, Bangkok 2001 [MdeA 20/10/2005]