Loom
Item number Sf1125 a from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Backstrap loom with belt in the process of being woven. Consists of plant fibre rope wrapped with plastic at warp end, multi-coloured over-twisted synthetic and cotton thread warp, blue and yellow thread heddles; partially woven belt and a multi-strand rope for a waist tie. The belt has a repeated triangular design.
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 the Frame was staying. The worker's wife was making a belt.
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
- Name
- Loom
- Identification Number
- Sf1125 a
- Type of Item
- loom
- Material
- synthetic fibre, cotton fibre, plant fibre, plastic and dye
- Overall
- height 160.0 cm, width 9.7 cm, depth 2.8 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Candelaria, Chuquisaca, Bolivia
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Field Collector
- Mary Frame
- Previous Owner
- Mary Frame
- Received from
- Mary Frame (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
When
- Creation Date
- during 1983
- Collection Date
- during 1983
- Ownership Date
- before October 27, 1983
- Acquisition Date
- on October 27, 1983
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0948/0065 a
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