Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability

CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number CAS 0425-0217   CAS 0425-0217; Weaving implement (spindle with yarn)
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
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