Spindle Item Number: Sa168 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Drop spindle consisting of a brown stained wooden shaft tapered at one end, with clay whorl placed 5.5 cm from lower end. Holds spun white cotton with raw cotton ball attached.
History Of Use
Cotton spinning is now rare. The spinner holds the cotton in one hand and with the other hand operates the spindle which rests in a clay dish, gourd, or shell. Pre-Conquest and colonial spindles were elaborately carved.
Cultural Context
spinning
Item History
- Made in Chajul, Quiche, Guatemala before 1978
- Owned by Barry Leblanc before July 12, 1978
- Received from Barry Leblanc (Donor) on July 12, 1978
What
Who
- Culture
- Quiche
- Previous Owner
- Barry Leblanc
- Received from
- Barry Leblanc (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Chajul, Quiche, Guatemala
When
- Creation Date
- before 1978
- Ownership Date
- before July 12, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on July 12, 1978
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0463/0001