Arm Band Making Frame

Leg Band Making Frame

P520

From: Borneo | Sarawak

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P520
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Iban
Provenience Borneo | Sarawak
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Plant Fiber | Peel
Description

Two slightly tapering wooden sticks, crossed and bound together at their centers with a strip of rattan peel to form an "X." Between the narrow ends runs a twisted cord from which are suspended 6-strand groups of fibers, seven of which are braided.

Length 60 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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