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Spindle WhorlA8079

Spindle whorl comprised of a round, wooden disc with a small hole in its centre. Flat dorsal surface and slightly convex ventral surface. The convex surface is engraved with an anthropomorphic bird figure with lines radiating from around its body. The head and torso are human-like, but the legs and wings are bird-like.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
alder wood
Made in
Westholme, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mat NeedleA8085 a-d

Four long narrow, wooden mat needles (parts a-d) with triangular cross sections and flat, pointed tips. The tips widen slightly before narrowing to a point. Round shaped, eye holes are present at the ends opposite of the points. Made from a yellowish brown coloured wood.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
wood and stain
Made in
Westholme, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mat NeedleA2294

Wooden mat needle with long narrow shaft, circular cross section, and one pointed end. The pointed end slightly widens and then narrows, creating a slight diamond shape. A large eye is cut through the other end. File marks visible on surface below eye hole. The wood is a yellow brown colour.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
wood and stain
Made in
Westholme, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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