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1925.21.22

Cylindrical wooden barkcloth beater. The handle is plain, and the head is wider and carved with spiralled grooves. Both ends have been squared off. [EH [OPS Move] 30/3/2017]


1925.21.22

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Collection type
Object
Description
Cylindrical wooden barkcloth beater. The handle is plain, and the head is wider and carved with spiralled grooves. Both ends have been squared off. [EH [OPS Move] 30/3/2017]
Geographical reference
Cayapas River
Cultural groups
Chachi
Person
Field collector Ronald Hawkesby Thomas
PRM source Ronald Hawkesby Thomas
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1924, uncertain Date made: 1925, uncertain
Date collected
1924 - 1925
Acquisition information
Donated: 1925
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Grooved, Process Carved
Dimensions
Width: max 64 mm, Length: max 355 mm, Depth: max 52 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1925.21.22

Search terms: Barkcloth, Tool, Technique, Beater