1961.5.19.5

Carved wooden beam from a vertical loom, possibly a side beam. Most of the beam is circular in section, but one end is flatter and rectangular in section. A rectangular perforation has been cut through this flatter end. The other end is carved, forming a cylindrical terminal. For associated parts of loom see [1961.5.19 .1 - .7] [EH [OPS Move] 16/6/2017]

1961.5.19.5

Collection type: Object
Description: Carved wooden beam from a vertical loom, possibly a side beam. Most of the beam is circular in section, but one end is flatter and rectangular in section. A rectangular perforation has been cut through this flatter end. The other end is carved, forming a cylindrical terminal. For associated parts of loom see [1961.5.19 .1 - .7] [EH [OPS Move] 16/6/2017]
Geographical reference: Morocco
Africa > Northern Africa > Morocco; High Atlas Mountains
Person: Field collector Wye College Exploration Society: Moroccan Expedition; PRM source David Malcolm Gooday
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1960
Date collected: 1960
Acquisition information: Donated: 1961
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions: Depth: max 55 mm, Width: max 60 mm, Length: max 1605 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1961.5.19.5