Weaving Tool Item Number: A8112 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden tool with a cylindrical shaped head attached to a long rounded shaft that tapers to a point at one end.
Narrative
The use of this item is uncertain. It has been referred to as a "spindle shaft", "spindle whorl", and spinning weight", but seems to be the wrong shape and size. It resembles a basketry awl in appearance, but those are generally made out of bone or antler. Another possibility is that it is part of a spinning machine.
Cultural Context
weaving
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in West Saanich, British Columbia, Canada between 1950 and 1962
- Owned by Edith Bevan Cross before July 30, 1962
- Received from Edith Bevan Cross (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on July 30, 1962
What
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Saanich
- Previous Owner
- Edith Bevan Cross
- Received from
- Edith Bevan Cross (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- West Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1962
- Ownership Date
- before July 30, 1962
- Acquisition Date
- on July 30, 1962
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0081/0037