Adult Hammock

2007.14.0004

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Artifact Identification Adult Hammock   (2007.14.0004)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Furnishings
  2. :
  3. Furniture
  4. :
  5. Sleeping & Reclining Furniture
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 2006
Culture Waorani, Huaorani

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 73 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 21 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 1500 g
Measuring Remarks Length is of half of the hammock, not including the strings on either end. Width was taken while the body was folded. Measurements are approximate.
Materials Plant, Pigment--Dye
Manufacturing Processes Cutting, Dyeing, Twisting, Weaving
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Norman E. and Dorothea Scott Whitten
Reproduction N/A
Reproduction Information N/A

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