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Camel Neck Lead with attached Reins (rubqah and khatam jibal)
Camel Neck Lead with attached Reins (rubqah and khatam jibal)
Camel Neck Lead with attached Reins (rubqah and khatam jibal)
DepartmentTextiles-Middle East

Camel Neck Lead with attached Reins (rubqah and khatam jibal)

NameLead and reins
CultureBedouin
Place madeOman, Middle East, Asia
MediumCotton, silver threads
Dimensions107 1/2 × 1 in. (273 × 2.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2011.55.5ab
Object numberFA.2011.55.5
DescriptionThe neck lead is a cotton-poly weave in burgundy and silver (diamond pattern) attached to a metal ring from which extends a piece of similar weave. From it the lead consists of silver wrapped coils, ending in tassled loops. These extend the entire length on both sides and are evenly spaced tassles in orange, green, and burgundy.
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