Mini 28″ Long Navajo Hip Spindle

$37.50

Description

This mini 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: 28 inches long
• Dowel: 0.4 inches thick
• Disc: 3 1/2 inches; 0.4 inches thick
• Bottom Dowel/ Whorl: 4 1/2 inches long

Artist

Mark H. Deschinny

Hallmark

• “MHD”

Brand

Navajo Arts and Crafts Vendor