Spoke, part of a skein holder or 'swift' in six parts. For the other parts see [2005.114.9 .1

Collection type: Object
Description: Spoke, part of a skein holder or 'swift' in six parts. For the other parts see [2005.114.9 .1 - .6] [BS [OPS Move] 26/4/2017]
Long description: One of four arms or spokes to fit into the rectangular perforations in the spoke holder [.2]. Rectangular length of wood with a trident shaped head in a darker coloured wood. The diamond form in the centre of the prongs is incised along its shape. [BS [OPS Move] 26/4/2017]
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 18 mm, Width: max 140 mm, Length: max 388 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 2005.114.9.5 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]

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