Massage Instrument

82-7-136

From: Thailand | Udon Thani | Ban Chiang

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Nom Sao | นมสาว | Nom Nang | นมนาง
Object Number 82-7-136
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai | Isaan
Provenience Thailand | Udon Thani | Ban Chiang
Site Name Ban Chiang | บ้านเชียง
Date Made 1900-1981
Section Asian
Materials Mai Maak Lueam | Wood
Subject Personal Artifacts
Description

Wood carved into the shape of a neck rest. It is placed upright on the floor so a person with stiff back can lie down on it to receive a massage.

Height 8.5 cm
Length 22 cm
Width 7.5 cm
Credit Line Thai-Lao Ethnographic Expedition, Joyce C. White, 1981
Other Number 231 - Field Number

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