Thread Winding Reel

P1473D

From: Sumatra | West Sumatra | Gurun

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1473D
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Minangkebau
Provenience Sumatra | West Sumatra | Gurun
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Cotton
Description

Reel consisting of two wooden discs - one large, one small - connected by four thin pieces of wood and four cotton threads. Through center, a hollow bamboo (?) tube for axle. Projecting from the larger disk, a handle for turning.

Length 31.5 cm
Outside Diameter 11.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901

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