Loom

Item number 1097/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Loom formed out of a narrow stick that is bent around to cross itself; overall teardrop shape; a cord is strund across the inside near the narrow end. The loom has a partially finished weaving on it with warp strands strung from the cord over the round end and back down to the cord again; completed weaving on about a quarter of the length on bothe sides; small sticks are woven through the other end for about a third of the length as guides for weaving fibres.

Cultural Context

weaving

Item History

Made in
Owned by Audrey P. Shane before December 16, 1985
Received from Audrey P. Shane (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on December 16, 1985