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Spindle Whorl

MOA: University of British Columbia

3621/3 a-b

Wooden spindle and whorl consisting of a disc with a central hole (part a) and long wooden spindle (part b). The whorl is convex on one side, and flat on the other. The spindle shaft narrows at each end, and one end is wider than the other.

  • Cultural Context

    weaving; textiles

  • Type of Item spindle whorl
  • Culture Coast Salish
  • Material wood
  • Measurements depth 1.8 cm, diameter 11.5 cm (part a) height 70.0 cm, width 1.5 cm, depth 1.4 cm (part b)
  • Previous Owner Edith Bevan Cross, John Noble
  • Received from John Noble
  • Made in Vancouver Island
  • Ownership Date before April 11, 2023
  • Acquisition Date on April 11, 2023
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3621/0003 a-b

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