Needle

MOA: University of British Columbia

3177/20

Wooden needles. Two needles are attached by a knotted string of twisted, light tan yarn passing through their eye holes. Needles are long and thin, thicker throught the top and midpoint, then narrowing to a sharp point at bottom.


  • Type of Item needle
  • Culture Andes
  • Material wood, wool fibre
  • Measurements height 10.7 cm, width 2.6 cm, depth 1.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Monica Gewurz
  • Received from Monica Gewurz

  • Made in Peru

  • Creation Date between 1 and 1500
  • Ownership Date before June 10, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on June 10, 2016

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3177/0020