Shuttle

82-7-212

From: Thailand | Udon Thani | Ban Pu Lu

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Ka Suai | กะสวย | Ka Suai Lai Kap | กะสวยลายกาบ | Kra Suai | กระสวย
Object Number 82-7-212
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai | Isaan
Provenience Thailand | Udon Thani | Ban Pu Lu
Site Name Ban Pu Lu | บ้านปูลู
Date Made ca. 1951
Section Asian
Materials Wood
Subject Textileworking Tools and Equipment
Description

A shuttle for weaving made of carved, smooth, wood with slightly tapered ends. The middle is wider than the ends. It was 30 years old at the time of acquisition (1981). The owner was a Ms. Phu (พู).

Height 3 cm
Length 49 cm
Width 3.5 cm
Credit Line Thai-Lao Ethnographic Expedition, Joyce C. White, 1981
Other Number 052 - Field Number

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