Warp Measuring Peg

P2835B

From: Philippine Islands | Mindanao | Davao

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number P2835B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bagobo
Provenience Philippine Islands | Mindanao | Davao
Section Oceanian
Materials Bamboo | Wood | Pigment
Description

For measuring length of warp threads before overtying for dyeing. Stuck in stem of banana tree and moved back and forth as required.

Length 62 cm
Width 5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1914
Other Number 1453 - Collector Number

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