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Spindle, spindle whorl, and fiber/yarn

Object Details

Collection History
Collected by Alpheus Hyatt Verrill (1871-1954, explorer, author, and MAI field collector) at an unknown date; purchased by MAI from Hyatt Verrill in 1918.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Macushi (Macusi)
Collector
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954
Previous owner
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954
Seller
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954
Date created
1915-1918
Object Name
Spindle, spindle whorl, and fiber/yarn
Media/Materials
Wood, animal bone, cotton cord/cordage
Techniques
Carved, perforated, wrapped
Object Type
Weaving tools/equipment
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