Reed Beater

A reed beater, used for weaving. It consists of two peices of cane, attached together with slats of fibre.

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Further Information

  • Type: Production equipment
  • Object: Reed Beater
  • Materials: Wood, Vegetable, organic fibre
  • Culture Group: Mende
  • Dimensions: 280mm [L] x 150mm [W] x 30mm [C]
  • Production Date: Pre 1952
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Church Missionary Society [Collector]
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1952.7.10

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