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"Hamtu": small broom brush used to separate and clean fibers in the process of b
"Hamtu": small broom brush used to separate and clean fibers in the process of b
Object Number 973-42-50/11741
Display Title "Hamtu": small broom brush used to separate and clean fibers in the process of b
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Hamtu
Object Description "Hamtu": small broom brush used to separate and clean fibers in the process of being woven
Inventory Description Hand broom or brush, straw folded and bound with cotton twine
Classification
  • Broom
Department Ethnographic
Date 1972-1973
Culture
  • Machagalla
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia / Northern Wallega
Additional Geographic Terms Horo-Guduru; Lemu; Gidda-Kiramu
Materials Straw, Cotton string
Dimensions Overall: 12.3 x 4 x 1.2 cm (4 13/16 x 1 9/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-42-50/11741 & 53

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