Backstrap Loom Item Number: 1500/4 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Long black coloured tubular wooden piece that is supported in the centre by a black carved arch. On either ends of the tubular piece are two carved human heads. Parts b and c are pieces of green fibre cord.
Item History
- Made in Sumbawa, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia
- Owned by Tom Hinkle before January 27, 1992
- Received from Tom Hinkle (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on January 27, 1992
What
- Name
- Backstrap Loom
- Identification Number
- 1500/4 a-c
- Type of Item
- loom
- Material
- wood and synthetic fibre
- Overall
- height 10.0 cm, width 12.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Sumbawanese
- Previous Owner
- Tom Hinkle
- Received from
- Tom Hinkle (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sumbawa, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia
When
- Ownership Date
- before January 27, 1992
- Acquisition Date
- on January 27, 1992
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1500/0004 a-c