Backstrap Loom Item Number: 1201/35 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Backstrap loom carved from single piece of wood, with arms extending out to each end. Ends are carved and incised and have 6 holes in each. Both ends are missing the tip, where a seventh hole used to be.
Cultural Context
textiles; weaving
Item History
- Made in Bali, Indonesia
- Owned by Alan Davidson before February 24, 1987
- Received from Alan Davidson (Seller), Ruth Read Bequest (Funding source) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on February 24, 1987
What
Who
- Culture
- Balinese
- Previous Owner
- Alan Davidson
- Received from
- Alan Davidson (Seller), Ruth Read Bequest (Funding source) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Bali, Indonesia
When
- Ownership Date
- before February 24, 1987
- Acquisition Date
- on February 24, 1987
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1201/0035