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Date Fronds Used to Hold Apis florea Comb

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Two 'Zoora' from Oman. Sections of date-palm frond midrib, split down the middle to hold the single comb of Apis florea (little bee). There is a notch in the end for a 'tie' to hold the two pieces of split palm together.Dr. Whitcombe, Zoology Dept. Durham.

Category 1

  • Material
    Date palm frond
  • Size
    L. 69.0cm & 61.0
  • Origin
    Oman
  • Period
    1980

Category 2

  • Reference Number
    ECT_08_0B05_154
  • Thematic Catalogue
    8: Beekeeping equipment
  • Keywords
    Frames

Category 3

  • Added To Collection
    2005
  • Donor
    Dr. R. P. Whitcombe
  • Curator
    Dr. E. Crane
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