1980.1.11.d - West African spindle - University of Alberta Museums Search Site

1980.1.11.d - West African spindle

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Object Typespindle Place MadeAfrica: Burkina Faso

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Object Typespindle Place MadeAfrica: Burkina Faso

Accession Number 1980.1.11.d Title West African spindle Category Textileworking Tools & Equipment Object Type spindle Place Made Africa: Burkina Faso Culture West African Cultural Region West African Materials and Techniques wood; cotton Measurements overall: 27 cm x 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm Description Wooden spindle with handspun cotton

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"1980.1.11.d - West African spindle, Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/13-27968. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.

1980.1.11.d - West African spindle

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