Ikat weaving implement

Title
Ikat weaving implement
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Cambodia
Object Type
Dimension
Object size: L44.3 x W15.5 cm
Accession No.
1995-01636

These two weaving implements were made in the shape of a candelabra. The have motifs of flames and tendrils carved in high relief, covered with gold leaf and painted with vermillion. These implements are attached, in pair, to a horizontal bar and used for laying weft yarns for the weft ikat patterning.