Cord Twister

P1566

From: Sumatra | Sungei Selak

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1566
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Minangkebau
Provenience Sumatra | Sungei Selak
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Description

Sharpened piece of wood with a cylindrical sleeve over the shaft. One end has a crossbar with braided plant fiber rope tied around. Opposite end is faceted.

Length 38.5 cm
Width 26 cm
Thickness 6 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901

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