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Accession Number: 1987
The Cameroon Grasslands is inhabited by a wide range of interrelated peoples
Earthly deposits
Baliem Valley
Historically
Chancay Wooden Weaving Sword baule Accession Number: 1987Pre Columbian Era, Chancay Culture, c. 1000 1470 AD, Peru A finely preserved hand carved wooden weaving sword, an essential tool in the intricate art of Chancay textile production. Also known as a beater or batten, this specialized instrument was used to press the weft yarn into place, ensuring tight, even weaving. In some traditional techniques, such as band weaving and tablet weaving, the weaving sword could also function as a shuttle, demonstrating