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2017.82.1

Breast beam for loom. Square sided length of wood tapered to a point at each end, both ends incised with an 'x' design. [FB 27/4/2017]

2017.82.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Breast beam for loom. Square sided length of wood tapered to a point at each end, both ends incised with an 'x' design. [FB 27/4/2017]
Geographical reference
Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana
Cultural groups
Mossi
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Unknown Source
Date / Period
Date made: Unknown
Date collected
Unknown
Acquisition information
Found unentered: 27/04/2017
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length x Width x Depth: max 1025 x 46 x 47 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2017.82.1

Search terms: Textile, Loom, Loom Part, Weaving Accessory

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