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1923.36.89

Camel's bridle. [ASh [OPS move] 31/5/2017]

1923.36.89

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Collection type
Object
Description
Camel's bridle. [ASh [OPS move] 31/5/2017]
Long description
Camel's bridle. Decorated with appliqué leather triangles at either end of the bridle, which is made up of long strips of leather cord. There are tassels around the leather triangles. Leather bindings along the cord to keep it together. [ASh [OPS move] 31/5/2017]
Geographical reference
Niger
Africa > Western Africa > Niger
Aïr massif Agadès
Cultural groups
Tuareg Berber
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1922
Date collected
1922
Acquisition information
Donated: 1923
Materials and processes
Material Animal Leather Skin, Process Plaited, Process Decorated, Process Dyed, Process Bound
Dimensions
Width: max 232 mm, Length: max 2367 mm, Depth: max 65 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.36.89

Search terms: Animal Gear, Camel Accessory, Bridle Animal Harness

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