Reed Beater

A reed beater, used for weaving. It consists of two peices of cane, attached together with slats of fibre.

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Further Information

• Type: Production equipment
• Object: Reed Beater
• Materials: Wood, Vegetable, organic fibre
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: 280mm [L] x 150mm [W] x 30mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1952
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Church Missionary Society [Collector]
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1952.7.10

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