knotwork

KNOTWORK - DECORATIVE
textile
Overall: 41 x 2 x 2 1/2 in.

Piece of knotwork. Probably sailor-made, and a decorative piece. Manila rope with several knots and splices. Also, wound with cotton twine in several areas and decorated with a number of turk's heads. Wrappings and turk's head are done with colored twine.


1983.14

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