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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