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1934.25.29

Elaborately carved pointed bone implement. The front face is carved in relief, and also has incised abstract patterning and perforations. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 13/10/2005]

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1934.25.29

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Collection type
Object
Description
Elaborately carved pointed bone implement. The front face is carved in relief, and also has incised abstract patterning and perforations. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 13/10/2005]
Geographical reference
Malaysia
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Malaysia
Sarawak
Cultural groups
Iban
Person
Field collector Robert Walter Campbell Shelford
PRM source Audrey Shelford
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1912
Date collected
By 1912
Acquisition information
Donated: 1934
Materials and processes
Material Bone, Process Carved, Process Incised
Dimensions
Length: max 180 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1934.25.29
Research and responses

Michael Hepple who saw this awl in September 2000 suggests that it is indeed an awl, rather than a hairpin. [JN 16/10/2000]

Search terms: Tool, Ornament, Textile, Hair Ornament, Pin, Awl, Weaving Accessory

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