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Spindle Whorl (Sulsultin) and Shaft

Chemainus, Coast Salish

Caption

Chemainus, Coast Salish. Spindle Whorl (Sulsultin) and Shaft, late 19th century. Cedar wood, a: 9 1/4 x 8 7/8 x 1/2in. (23.5 x 22.5 x 1.2cm) b: 40 5/16 x 11/16in. (102.4 x 1.8cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1905, Museum Collection Fund, 05.588.7381a-b.

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Spindle Whorl (Sulsultin) and Shaft

Date

late 19th century

Medium

Cedar wood

Classification

Tool

Dimensions

a: 9 1/4 x 8 7/8 x 1/2in. (23.5 x 22.5 x 1.2cm) b: 40 5/16 x 11/16in. (102.4 x 1.8cm)

Credit Line

Museum Expedition 1905, Museum Collection Fund

Accession Number

05.588.7381a-b

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Artists and makers

Chemainus, Coast Salish

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