Spindle Whorl Item Number: 3621/3 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

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

Item History

What

Name
Spindle Whorl
Identification Number
3621/3 a-b
Type of Item
spindle whorl
Material
wood
Part A
depth 1.8 cm, diameter 11.5 cm
Part B
height 70.0 cm, width 1.5 cm, depth 1.4 cm

Who

Culture
Coast Salish
Previous Owner
Edith Bevan Cross and John Noble
Received from
John Noble (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada ?

When

Ownership Date
before April 11, 2023
Acquisition Date
on April 11, 2023

Other

Condition
fair
Accession Number
3621/0003 a-b