Cotton Loom

Parts of a Mende loom for weaving strips of country cloth. It is made of wood, cane, and course organic fibres. The loom is threaded for use, and has a partially woven length of white and cream, striped cotton, measuring 270mm by 80mm.

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Further Information

  • Type: Production equipment
  • Object: Cotton Loom
  • Materials: Textile, Vegetable, organic fibre, Wood
  • Culture Group: Mende
  • Dimensions: 800mm [L] x 295mm [W]
  • Production Date: Pre 1952
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Church Missionary Society [Collector]
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1952.7.11

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