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Parts of the loom assembly; see preceding catalogue numbers for additional part
Parts of the loom assembly; see preceding catalogue numbers for additional part
Object Number 973-42-50/11743
Display Title Parts of the loom assembly; see preceding catalogue numbers for additional part
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Madawara
Object Description Parts of the loom assembley; see preceding catalogue numbers for additional parts. Madawara: imitation bobbin winding machine, not typical of area, though prized by owners. See x-file notes for sketch of conventional bobbin winder.
Inventory Description Wheel, carved wood trough, 4 posts, 2 crosspieces, grooved wheel, fiber/string
Classification
  • Textileworking
Department Ethnographic
Date 1972-1973
Culture
  • Machagalla
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia / Northern Wallega
Additional Geographic Terms Horo-Guduru; Lemu; Gidda-Kiramu
Materials Wood, Vegetable fiber, Cotton string, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 44.6 x 51 x 28.8 cm (17 9/16 x 20 1/16 x 11 5/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 973-42-50/11743A.

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