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Catalog Number CAS 0442-0006   CAS 0442-0006; 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 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