Shuttle

This is a shuttle, used in weaving cotton cloth. It stores the weft yarn (in this case cotton thread) as it is passed back and forth, through the shed. This example is in the shape of a boat, with designs carved on the bow and stern.

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Further Information

• Type: Production equipment
• Object: Shuttle
• Materials: Wood
• Culture Group: Mende, Kuranko, Kisi, Kono, Vai
• Dimensions: Unknown
• Production Date: Pre 1963
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Ministry of Trade and Industry (Trader)
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.1963.22.64B

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