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1973.14.101.40

Forked stick, an upright part from a loom. A carved branch, with natural knots and a natural fork at one end. For other upright forked stick see [1973.14.101 .16]. For the other components of this loom see [1973.14.101 .1 - .43]. [BS [OPS Move] 8/6/2017]

1973.14.101.40

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Collection type
Object
Description
Forked stick, an upright part from a loom. A carved branch, with natural knots and a natural fork at one end. For other upright forked stick see [1973.14.101 .16]. For the other components of this loom see [1973.14.101 .1 - .43]. [BS [OPS Move] 8/6/2017]
Geographical reference
Ethiopia
Africa > Eastern Africa > Ethiopia
Sidamo Near Sodo North West of Lake Abaya
Cultural groups
Wolaytta
Person
Field collector Jean Brown Sassoon
PRM source Jean Brown Sassoon
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1971
Date collected
1971
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1971
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Depth: max 50 mm, Width: max 105 mm, Length: max 1270 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1973.14.101.40 Other numbers: W15

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

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