Spindle, spindle whorl, and fiber/yarn

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Culture/People: Carib [Suriname]
Collector: A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954

Collection History: Collected in 1925 by Alpheus Hyatt Verrill (1871-1954, explorer, author, and MAI field collector) during fieldwork sponsored by MAI.
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Place: Tibiti Rivier, Grand Kreek and Poika Kreek districts, Coppername Rivier; Suriname

See related items: Carib [Suriname]; Weaving tools/equipment

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 14/32
Barcode: 140032.000

Object Type: Weaving tools/equipment

Object Name: Spindle, spindle whorl, and fiber/yarn
Media/Materials: Gourd, cordage, wood
Techniques: Notched, wrapped

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws675951034-02e3-4491-a36c-b887c21fdfe5

Record ID: NMAI_150503