Woman weaving loin cloths
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Material Information

Title:
Woman weaving loin cloths
Series Title:
Black and white photographs taken or collected by Thomas Edward Buck
Creator:
Buck, Thomas Edward ( Photographer )
Place of Publication:
[Madagascar]
Publisher:
[S.n.]
Publication Date:
Copyright Date:
This image is protected by UK copyright law
Language:
English

Notes

General Note:
The photograph is captioned: 'Weaving loin cloths. These are made either of cotton or silk. Lead beads are woven into neat and effective patterns at both ends while the threads are on the loom. Whether made of cotton or silk, they are hand spun. Among the Besileo these cloths are used for burying boys. They are swathed round and round the body, beginning at the head and finishing at the feet. Only even numbers - 2, 4, 6, 8 etc must be used! It would be unlucky to use odd numbers. T.E. Buck'.

Record Information

Source Institution:
SOAS University of London
Holding Location:
Archives and Special Collections
Rights Management:
All applicable rights reserved by the source institution and holding location.
Resource Identifier:
PP MS 63, Hardyman, Box 78, File 47 ( SOAS order with )
PP MS 63/04/47 ( SOAS manuscript number )