Back Strap

P596

From: Borneo | Sarawak

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P596
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Iban
Provenience Borneo | Sarawak
Section Oceanian
Materials Bark | Wood | Peel | Plant Fiber
Description

Weaver's back strap made from a single piece of bark. Wooden stick inserted through folded over bark at each end. Plant fiber cord attached at one and a plant fiber cord attached at opposite end but not twisted.

Length 57.2 cm
Width 17.8 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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