SKU: 139192
Senufo Shuttle Weaving Tool Cote d'Ivoire
Height: 2.0
Width: 2.0
Depth: 9.5
Width: 2.0
Depth: 9.5
$19.00
$38.00
Description
A shuttle is a tool designed to neatly and compactly store a holder that carries the thread of the Weft yarn while weaving with a loom. Shuttles are thrown or passed back and forth through the shed, between the yarn threads of the warp in order to weave in the weft.
The simplest shuttles, known as "stick shuttles", are made from a flat, narrow piece of wood with notches on the ends to hold the weft yarn. More complicated shuttles incorporate bobbins or pirns.
Height (In): 2.0
Width (In): 2.0
Depth (In): 9.5
139192
Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Senufo
Country of Origin: Côte d'Ivoire
Condition
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.