Thread Winding Wheel Part

P1473B

From: Sumatra | West Sumatra | Gurun

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1473B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Minangkebau
Provenience Sumatra | West Sumatra | Gurun
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood
Description

Upright for thread winding wheel P1473A. Rectangular piece of wood, pointed at one end, with tab at bottom that fits into hole in base P1473A. Rectangular hole 2/3 of way up, apparently for reel axle P1473C. Crudely carved leaf/floral design on inner face, which is stained dark; other side unfinished. "Kampalang" in pencil on object.

Length 42.5 cm
Width 9.8 cm
Thickness 4 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901

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