Catalog Number |
CAS 0425-0217 |
![CAS 0425-0217; Weaving implement (spindle with yarn)](https://monarch.calacademy.org/mnt/image_db/anthro/0425-0217.jpg) |
Category |
Textiles; Tools & Implements |
Object Name |
Weaving implement (spindle with yarn) |
Culture |
Navajo |
Global Region |
North America |
Country |
USA |
State/Prov./Dist. |
Arizona, New Mexico |
County |
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Other Geographic
Data |
unknown |
Maker's Name |
Unknown |
Date of Manufacture |
ca. mid 1900s |
Collection Name |
N/A |
Materials |
Wood; Wool |
Description |
Handmade drop spindle composed of a long spindle rod taper at upper end and attached to flat wooden disk whorl; Rod is wrapped with considerable quantity of loosely spun white wool yarn. |
Dimensions (cm) |
Max Diam = 10.8, Length = 58.5 |