Warp Measuring Peg

P2835E

From: Philippine Islands | Mindanao | Davao

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number P2835E
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 61.5 cm
Width 5.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1914
Other Number 1453 - Collector Number

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