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SpindleSa152 a-b

Roughly carved spindle. Stick with flat, rotating wooden weight. The handle (part a) is a rounded stick, larger at one end, which serves as an axle. The flat paddle (part b) has a notch at the top and is pointed for attaching maguey strands to prevent slipping. Handle inserted through hole below notch. Natural brown wood colour with a patina from use.

Culture
Tzutuhil
Material
wood
Made in
San Pablo La Laguna, Solola, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BagSa151

Long, rectangular open-mesh fibre bag. Bottom formed by drawing loops together at one end. Top closes by drawstring threaded through upper part of loops. Natural fibre colour.

Culture
Tzutuhil
Material
maguey fibre
Made in
San Pablo La Laguna, Solola, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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