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Backstrap Loom with machi

Object | Part of Pacific Cultures collection

FE012493; Backstrap Loom with machi; 1994; Fich, Mercedes

FE012493; Backstrap Loom with machi; 1994; Fich, Mercedes

FE012493; Backstrap Loom with machi; 1994; Fich, Mercedes

FE012493; Backstrap Loom with machi; 1994; Fich, Mercedes

FE012493; Backstrap Loom with machi; 1994; Fich, Mercedes

FE012493; Backstrap Loom with machi; 1994; Fich, Mercedes

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Backstrap Loom with machi

item details

NameBackstrap Loom with machi

ProductionMercedes Fich; weaver; 1994; Fais
Henry Sormay; carpenter; 1994; Fais

Classificationlooms

Materialswood, sennit, plant fibre, split bamboo

DimensionsOverall: 1000mm (width), 400mm (height), 1110mm (length)

Registration NumberFE012493

Credit linePurchased 1995

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Category

Intended for: weaving
Made of: wood
sennit
plant fibre
split bamboo
Type of: looms
Depicts: Ceremonial objects
Influenced by: Oceanic
Caroline Islander

Place

Made in: Fais (Micronesia, Federated States of)
Influenced by: Fais (Micronesia, Federated States of)

People & Organisations

Made by: Mercedes Fich
Henry Sormay