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Folding distaff. Saami

Title:

Folding distaff

Ethnic groups:

Saami

Territory:

Kola Peninsula, Murmansk Oblast, Lovozero district, village

Date:

late 19th century

Collectors-person:
Zankovskaya Anastasia
Kalinina Olga
Rubrics:

spinning

Material:

Wood

Dimensions:

height 38.0; length of leg 26.0; width max 7.0

Number:

РЭМ 13228-4

Annotation:

The base and the paddle are of a same length, and joined with a hinge in the lower part. The distaff paddle is decorated on the outside with a carved geometric ornament. The distaff’s compact design is convenient for migrations. The Saami women could use a distaff constructed from materials at hand right on a new camping ground, or could do without it at all, and spin using only a spindle. Abstract by A.A. Zankovskaya

Albums:
Family: People of One Fire
Rus:
Прялка складная. Саамы