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1961.5.19.6

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 circular 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]

1961.5.19.6

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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 circular 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
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 1500 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1961.5.19.6

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

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