-
Canadian Army
developed special supply-packs with
tumplines for
moving supplies over
rough terrain.
Tumplines are used
commonly by
porters in Nepal. Climber...
- e.g. as webbing, in the
manufacture of snowshoes,
braided straps and
tumplines,
fishing and
harpoon lines.
Babiche bags were
flexible carrying bags made...
-
geometrical and
human imagery.
Moose hair was
sometimes attached to
tumplines or
burden straps for
decorative effect.
Porcupine quillwork was sewn onto...
- Agony"
Engraving by
Maillard published in 1879
after a
sketch by
Edouard Andre depicting the
crossing of the
Quindio p**** by
silleros using tumplines...
- with an
attached tumpline. The
occupant sat in the chair,
which was then
affixed to the back of a
single porter, with the
tumpline supported by his head...
-
cradleboard could be
carried on the mother's back,
using support from "
tumplines", or "burden straps" that
would wrap
around her forehead,
chest or shoulders;...
- term for a
female porter) Human-powered
transport Land
transport Portage Tumpline The
Concise Dictionary of
English Etymology, p. 363 Reis, João José (May...
-
pottery Goatskin (material) Head-carrying Oven
glove Pot-holder
Trivet Tumpline "Good old
earthen pots, with a
modern touch". Thehindu.com. 29
April 2014...
- merchants, and his
carrying of a
burden is also
indicated by the rope or
tumpline tied
around his head. He may also
carry a
spear and, in some instances...
- by foot and
carrying goods, people,
usually women,
would use a
tumpline. The
tumpline was made of
animal skin or
cloth and was
slung across the forehead...
