1970.78.15.19D (Loom Spindle)

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This is the part of the loom that is used to incorporate the thread into a weaving. The thread is red completing the continuous red patterns. It is quite common to find geometric designs among the Shipibo-Conibo because in the past the symbols had meaning that held their beliefs and values. The ability to interpret and translate that meaning has since been lost, but the designs are still present.

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1970.78.15.19D (Loom Spindle) image
1970.78.15.19D (Loom Spindle) image
1970.78.15.19D (Loom Spindle) image
1970.78.15.19D (Loom Spindle) image
1970.78.15.19D (Loom Spindle) image