Weaving tool Item Number: 3621/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Wood and metal tool, consisting of a spinning frame mounted on a cylindrical wooden handle. The frame has two long side pieces with two horizontal bars inserted into notches in the side pieces. The horizontal bars are held in place with nails. A large nail is inserted through the centre of the cross-bars, and hammered into the handle, which allows it to rotate.

History Of Use

Used for winding wool.

Cultural Context

weaving; textiles

Item History

What

Name
Weaving tool
Identification Number
3621/5
Type of Item
tool
Material
metal and wood
Overall
height 28.0 cm, width 11.5 cm, depth 2.7 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
3621/0005