Needle Item Number: K2.278 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Plain metal needle. Pointed tip at one end. The other end curls over to create a loop, the end of which inserts into the side of the needle itself. Along this same length, the metal is folded over to close the needle length in a flat, cylindrical-like manner.
History Of Use
For tie-dye or leather work.
Item History
- Made in West Africa, Africa
- Owned by Michael Mason before May 18, 1972
- Received from Michael Mason (Donor) on May 18, 1972
What
Who
- Culture
- Hausa
- Previous Owner
- Michael Mason
- Received from
- Michael Mason (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- West Africa, Africa
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 18, 1972
- Acquisition Date
- on May 18, 1972
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0198/0015