Kite string reel. Duplicate made by Institute of Archaeology students

Collection type: Object
Description: Kite string reel. Duplicate made by Institute of Archaeology students
Long description: Duplicate made by Institute of Archaeology students of a North Indian kite string reel. Long projecting sticks from either end with central reel made of wood covered with paper cut-out design. The reel shape is vaguely like a furled umbrella, the end of the furl is closed.
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; England London
Cultural groups: English
Person: Maker Laurence Sisson; Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source Institute of Archaeology (UCL); PRM source University College London
Date / Period: Date made: 1998
Date collected: By 1998
Acquisition information: Donated: 1998
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Paper Plant, Process Carved, Process Cutwork
Dimensions: Length x Width: max 570 x 120 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1999.9.2.1

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