Catalog Number |
CAS 0442-0006 |
|
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 |
Navajo Indian Reservation |
Maker's Name |
Unknown |
Date of Manufacture |
ca. 1950s |
Collection Name |
N/A |
Materials |
Wood; Wool |
Description |
Spindle consisting of elongated spindle rod that is tapered at each end and disc-shaped spindle whorl with flat upper surface and convex underside with central perforation through which spindle rod passes; Both pieces are carved to shape and varnished; Indeterminate length of coarsely spun gray wool is wrapped around rod above spindle whorl. |
Dimensions (cm) |
Max Diam = 12.2, Length = ca. 93.0 |