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Object #     1989-26/12
Object name     Loom, Weaving Start
Culture of Origin     Quinault (Tribe), Isleta
Maker or Artist     Marvin Oliver
Materials     Cedar, Wool
Techniques     Sawn, Carved, Twill Weave
Dimensions     H: 72 in, W: 77.5 x 7 x 7 in, D: 7 in, L: 72 x 71.7 x 81 x 81 in, Diam: 3.3 x 3.3 in
Exhibit Label    

"The weaver sat closest to the fire for the light, and people would come over to watch. She has a captive audience. So, nine times out of 10 she’s a storyteller, too."

Harvest Moon, Quinault

Source     Mr. Marvin Oliver
Credit     Commissioned from Marvin Oliver


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