Description

This large Navajo traditional spindle is designed for hip/thigh spinning to thin the fibers from sheep’s wool to create a fine threads for weaving. The spindel is made entirely out of red oak wood; it is strong and heavy material. Underneath the disc is the hallmark, “MHD” carved.

Material

• Red Oak Wood

Measurements

• Spindle: 34 inches long
• Dowel: 1/2 inches thick
• Disk: 4 1/2 inches; 3/4 inches thick
• Bottom Dowel/Whorl: 8 inches long

Artist

Mark H. Deschinny

Hallmark

• “MHD”

Brand

Navajo Arts and Crafts Vendor