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Needle used in weaving grain bag - representing one stage in weaving process (cf
Needle used in weaving grain bag - representing one stage in weaving process (cf
Object Number 37-105-50/3178
Display Title Needle used in weaving grain bag - representing one stage in weaving process (cf
Descriptions
Object Description Needle used in weaving grain bag - representing one stage in weaving process (cf. 50/3172-3183)
Inventory Description Carved wooden needle, eye at one end, tapered to point.
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Needle
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Batsonga
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Portuguese East Africa: Inhambane, vicinity of
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 12.4 x 1 x 0.3 cm (4 7/8 x 3/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-105-50/3178

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