Spindle Whorl (Sulsultin)

• Artist: Chemainus, Coast Salish (Culture)
• Medium: Hardwood, pigment traces
• Geographical Location: Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
• Dates: 19th century
• Dimensions: 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 x 3/4 in. (18.4 x 18.4 x 1.9 cm)
• Collection: Arts of the Americas
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H7, TOP
• Accession Number: 05.588.7383
• Image: 05.588.7383_PS1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2006

Catalogue Description:
The object is a spindle whorl carved on one side with a salmon or whale design motif. The object is in good and stable condition with traces of black pigment in the detailed areas of the carving.