The discovery of the spindletop oilfield had an almost incalculable effect on world history, as well as texas history. The wool was then spun into yarn using a drop spindle, basically a stick with a beadlike spindle whorl on it to help it turn. Listen to hannah and the spindle whorl audiobook by carol anne shaw. Page 209 in this book says a medieval lead spindle whorl is a copy of the fossillised sea urchin on which the whole book is based, very interesting read especially if you interested in spindle whorls. Vancouver sun carol anne shaw tells a thoroughly enjoyable tale. The buckquoy spindle whorl is an oghaminscribed spindle whorl dating from the early middle ages, probably the 8th century, which was found in 1970 in buckquoy, birsay, orkney, scotland. Pdf spindle whorls are one of the most durable traces of the textile craft in the archaeological. Every spindle you purchase in 2019 counts toward your 20% or 50% discount. Plenty of historical textbooks, documentaries, and academics state. Roman steatite spindle whorl ancient spindle whorls, spindle. Hannah and the spindle whorl by carol anne shaw, paperback. Hannah and the spindle whorl is engrossing good fun and would be a treat for young and young at heart readers this christmas. Sep 15, 2010 hannah and the spindle whorl carol anne shaw on.
Ancient roman steatite spindle whorls, nr antique price guide details page. Hannah, a very believable redheaded 12yearold, travels back some 150 years to meet her coast salish counterpart. From the refuge in the cave, hannah returns to her own time with a greater understanding of herself and the history of the first nations. Hannah and the spindle whorl audible audio edition. This research focuses on spindle whorls as functional objects. Hannah and the spindle whorl explores a part of that rich history on vancouver island. The spindle, or rod, usually had a swelling on which the whorl was fitted.
Botany a radial arrangement of three or more petals, stamens, leaves, etc. Spindle whorls found in ancient graves roving crafters. For ages the whorls have been made of many different materials. The cheap fuel they found helped to revolutionize american transportation and industry. Listen to hannah and the spindle whorl by carol anne shaw. When twelveyearold hannah uncovers an ancient salish spindle whorl hidden in. Roman spindle whorl made in what appears to be jet. At the time scientists did not notice the object was covered with seemingly chaotic lines forming an inscription.
The spindle whorl focuses on the art represented by the carvings on the whorl of a spindle a tool used in spinning wool. Hannah and the spindle whorl, carol anne shaws debut ya novel, is a compelling blend of educational young adult literature and canadian folklore. Carol anne shaw has always loved to write stories and draw. When twelveyearold hannah uncovers an ancient salish spindle whorl hidden in a cave near her home in cowichan bay. Aug 15, 2010 carol anne shaw is an art teacher at a private boarding school where she enjoys being able to assist young artists on their creative journeys. A northwest coast indian art activity book by nan mcnutt 2002, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Bosworth spindles fine tools for handspinners on the go. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Whorlweighted spindles date back at least to neolithic times.
Made of sandy limestone, it is about 36 mm in diameter and 10 mm thick. A spindle whorl is a disc or spherical object fitted onto the spindle to increase and maintain the speed of the spin. The book and the spindle is an excellent choice for travelers visiting rock hill, offering a charming environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. See more ideas about vikings, viking age and iron age. Vitebsky, it is difficult for a herder to adjust to the village, because his soul is open from living in the taiga.
When twelveyearold hannah uncovers an ancient salish spindle whorl hidden in a cave near her home in cowichan bay, she. This page was last edited on 23 september 2019, at 16. Collectibles antiquities disney collectibles vintage comic books fishing lures clocks vintage lunch boxes tobacco collectibles. The darkness of the forest leadsthem back to the cave, and hannah returns to her own time with agreater understanding of herself and the history. Author, carol anne shaw has hit a home run with hannah and the spindle whorl, her first novel for middle readers. Set in cowichan bay, hannah and the spindle whorl is the story of a girl named hannah who stumbles upon an ancient salish spindle whorl in. People have dug up spindle whorls, usually in the trash heaps of civilizations, all over the world. The spinster lets the spindle fall to draw out the fibres while the whorl keeps it rotating to apply the necessary twist. Nov 25, 2019 a spindle whorl is one of several tools used by textile producers, and it is an artifact that is just about as universal in form as we humans make.
When twelveyearold hannah uncovers an ancient salish spindle whorl. Whorls have been made of many different materials including bone, glass, metal and wood. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I hope that the eveny people can transcend the destruction of the soviet and postsoviet eras, and in some fashion, metaphorically or actually, return to the wellordered space which they created and which is rightfully theirs. Domed lead spindle whorls are generally roman but go through to the post medieval period. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Spindlewhorl article about spindlewhorl by the free.
Hannah and the spindle whorl, her first novel, grew out of her fascination with the history of british columbia, and especially its first nations people. Purchase 5 spindles from us, and take 50% off any size standard spindles same offer for hardwood shafts. Aug 11, 2015 listen to hannah and the spindle whorl audiobook by carol anne shaw. The history of northwest coast weaving is a source of. As the settlers pillage the village for souvenirs, hannah and yisella rescue the spindle whorl and, pursued by the ships crew, escape into the dark forest.
A remarkably vibrant novel that links friendship and native history across time. Theres a lot of good information on hand spindling to be found in this book, but at times i found the authors insistence that a high whorl spindle is the best of all possible spindles to be a bit frustrating. Hannah and the spindle whorl by carol anne shaw overdrive. Purchase 4 spindles from us, and take a 20% discount on any size standard spindle available with hardwood shafts at surcharge or. The story focuses on 12yearold hannah and what happens when she stumbles upon a cave containing very old first nations drawings and artifacts, most notably a spindle whorl for weaving. Hannah and the spindle whorl by carol ann shaw 49th shelf. The drop spindle has been documented back to the 1st century a. Hannah and yisella rescue the spindle whorl and, pursued by the ships crew, escape into the dark forest. A spindle whorl is a disc or spherical object fitted onto the spindle to increase and maintain the.
Two experts on spinning with a drop spindle, maggie casey and abby franquemont, have created great resources to help you learn how to handspin yarn and how to spin with a drop spindle in particular. Her characters are rich and original, and they allow us to be swept along in an engaging, fantastical tale spanning 150 years. The company of the silver spindle, formerly known as the knowne whorl spinners is a guild dedicated to the art of hand spinning fibers, using handspun yarns to create pieces through various methods of the textile arts, teaching the art of spinning and various techniques of using these yarns, and researching the use of fiber throughout the ages. It is the only known spindle whorl with an ogham inscription. As a child, she was forever being reprimanded for drawing in her textbooks and creating cartoons of her least favorite teachers. Considerations on aztec spindle whorl iconography 3 as spinning and weaving which on the surface, and from a modern, western standpoint, may at first glance seem rather mundane. Winner of the 2011 silver medal, moonbeam childrens book awards. Synopsis when twelveyearold hannah uncovers an ancient salish spindle whorl hidden in a cave near her home in cowichan bay, she is transported back to a village called tlulpalus, in a time before europeans had settled in the area. Little is known about the exact provenience of the whorls which came into my possession in 2011.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Mar 09, 2018 about 60 years ago, archaeologists excavating in czermno, poland discovered a unique spindle whorl. Eager to find similar deposits, investors spent billions of dollars throughout the lone star state in search of oil and natural gas. In hannah, vancouver island coast salish legends blend with preteen adventure to create a fun, touching and culturally sensitive story. Spindletop oilfield the handbook of texas online texas. The earliest evidence of spindle whorls dates back about 7000 years in the mideast where spindle whorls have been found. The carved whorl was used specifically by the central coast salish peoples other tribes did not carve the whorls. Spindle whorls, or malacates in both spanish and nahuatl, are perforated disks used in the production of spun fiber. A spindle whorl is a diskshaped object with a hole in the center, and it is used in the ancient art of making cloth.
Listen to hannah and the spindle whorl by carol anne shaw at. A neolithic spindle whorl found in worcestershire county, england. Unique medieval spindle whorl with cyrillic inscription. When twelveyearold hannah uncovers an ancient salish spindle whorl hidden in a cave near her home in cowichan bay, she is transported back to a village called tlulpalus, in a time before europeans had settled in the area.
Media in category spindle whorls in the portable antiquities scheme the following 200 files are in this category, out of 3,860 total. The spindle and whorl was replaced by the spinning wheel. A functional analysis of northwest coast spindle whorls. The presence of a spindle whorl on an archaeological site is an indication of the technological advance of textile production called spinning. Ann walsh hannah and the spindle whorl is engrossing good fun and would be a treat for young and young at heart readers this christmas. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Spindle and whorl, ordrop spindle, earliest device for spinning fibres into thread or yarn. Feb 16, 2007 as lidia, one of the herders wives, explains to dr. Stoneware spindle whorls were common in the first half of the 16th century gaimster 1997, 248250.
Now, the artifact has been examined and it turns out that this is the only early medieval whorl found in poland. Spindle whorl early medieval making carleton college. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Handspinning involves a wooden spindle and whorl, with the whorl acting as a flywheel to maintain inertia when the spindle is given a sharp twist. The origin of the first wooden spindle is lost to history because the materials did not survive.
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