Thread Winder

A462B

From: Japan | Hokkaido

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number A462B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ainu
Provenience Japan | Hokkaido
Section Asian
Description

Nuyto-saye-p (ヌイトサィエプ). Thread winder used by Ainu women to twist nettle fiber, ohyo, cotton and other raw material into strands to make thread.

Length 7.8 cm
Width 7.4 cm
Depth 0.4 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller, 1901

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