sling
- Museum number
- Am1937,0213.86
- Description
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Sling; textile; core of straps is cotton; outer embroidery is camelid fibre; straps feature zigzag embroidery; each end bifurcated with two tassels of wool yarns; cup of sling is tapestry; geometric pattern of motifs composed of two birds linked at long serrated tails. Red, tan, dark brown wool with cream cotton.
- Production date
- 900-1430
- Dimensions
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Length: 312 centimetres
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Width: 6.20 centimetres (cup)
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 1937
- Department
- Africa, Oceania and the Americas
- Registration number
- Am1937,0213.86
