Shuttle Item Number: A7954 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Shuttle composed of a narrow piece of wood with two protruding arms at the sides of each end. Decorated with a series of small notches and incised lines on either side. A strip of leather with a short segment of branch attached is wrapped around the shuttle.
History Of Use
Shuttle to guide spun fibre through warp to create a weft. Spun fibre is wrapped around notched ends of shuttle and; outside end is attached as weft yarn for the weaving.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada ?
- Owned by Muse Antiques & Art Galleries before April 2, 1962
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Muse Antiques & Art Galleries (Seller) on April 2, 1962
What
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- Muse Antiques & Art Galleries
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Muse Antiques & Art Galleries (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada ?
When
- Ownership Date
- before April 2, 1962
- Acquisition Date
- on April 2, 1962
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0068/0006