| Catalog Number |
CAS 0442-0006 |
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| 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 |
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 |