Accession No
2003.175
Description
A camel saddle with two triangular frames, the top of which extend up through the seat to create two central posts. Angled wooden sides on either side of the seat. The seat is red leather on the top, cotton on the bottom and filled with wool padding; leather top is stitched with small green squares, possibly plastic. Components fixed together with hide stitching.
Place
Africa; East Africa; Sudan
Period
20th century
Source
Thompson, Ruby Reid [donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
2003.175
Cultural Affliation
Bedouin
Material
Wood; Leather; Hide; Wool; Cotton; Plastic
Local Term
Measurements
600mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Camel saddle
Event Date 25/9/2018
Author: rachel hand
Context (Amendments / updates)
No records were located on the database for 2013.175- 183 and so details were added from the register and the locations were taken from the box lists.
Event Date 25/9/2018
Author: rachel hand
Conservation (Pest Debris Removed)
CON.2022.5285 | Pest Debris Removed
Event Date 23/2/2022
Author: Ayesha Fuentes
Description (Physical description)
A camel saddle with two triangular frames, the top of which extend up through the seat to create two central posts. Angled wooden sides on either side of the seat. The seat is red leather on the top, cotton on the bottom and filled with wool padding; leather top is stitched with small green squares, possibly plastic. Components fixed together with hide stitching.
Event Date 9/2/2022
Author: Emily Shorter
Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2024.6113 | Freezing
Event Date 11/12/2024
Author: Kirsty Kernohan
FM:281583
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