Loom Beater Item Number: Sf1125 b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Flat, wooden beater, conical in shape with a smooth surface.
History Of Use
Used as a backstrap loom where the unwoven end is tied to a fixed object and the other end, the woven part, is rolled up to put it in a convenient working position and then tied around the weaver's body.
Narrative
Bought from one of the indigenous workers at the place where Frame was staying. His wife was weaving a belt using the loom and beater.
Cultural Context
weaving; textiles
Item History
- Made in Candelaria, Chuquisaca, Bolivia during 1983
- Collected by Mary Frame during 1983
- Owned by Mary Frame before October 27, 1983
- Received from Mary Frame (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on October 27, 1983
What
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Field Collector
- Mary Frame
- Previous Owner
- Mary Frame
- Received from
- Mary Frame (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Candelaria, Chuquisaca, Bolivia
When
- Creation Date
- during 1983
- Collection Date
- during 1983
- Ownership Date
- before October 27, 1983
- Acquisition Date
- on October 27, 1983
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0948/0065 b