Heddle
Eugene and Clare Thaw Collection of American Indian Art

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Record 311/826
Copyright New York State Historical Association, Cooperstown, NY
Description: Heddle with two Underwater Panther Figures ; Mesquakie Wooden Heddle (underwater panther): circular heddle carved from one piece wood (maple?). Inner raised oval surrounds the 28 tines. Each tine has a hole in the center. One large hole carved into the top (for hanging the piece). 9 semi-curricular decorative holes, fluted edges and other carved decorations.; Medium/Materials: Wood (maple?);
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Last modified on: March 02, 2006