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Grasped hand spindle (reproduction)
Grasped hand spindle (reproduction)
Object Number 32-69-10/K229
Display Title Grasped hand spindle (reproduction)
Descriptions
Object Description Grasped hand spindle (reproduction)
Inventory Description Spindle, wood, pointed at each end with disc, stained brown
Classification
  • Textileworking
Department Ethnographic
Artist Harriet Hammond (1932 - 1932)
Culture
  • Salish
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
Additional Geographic Terms Northwest Coast
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 102 x 19.5 x 19.5 cm (40 3/16 x 7 11/16 x 7 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object K/229

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