Chinese Weaving Stick Shuttle, C. 1900

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This long, wooden carving is an early 20th century Chinese weaving shuttle, once used by skilled artists in Yunnan province … Read more This long, wooden carving is an early 20th century Chinese weaving shuttle, once used by skilled artists in Yunnan province to weave textiles of cotton, hemp and silk upon the loom. Known as a stick shuttle, the rustic tool is simply designed with a slender handle and two prongs at either end to hold yarn or thread. Elevated by a custom steel stand, the antique shuttle lives on as a sculptural object with minimal form and storied history.

Additional Dimensions:
Shuttle: 26.25"W x 0.5"D x 1.75"H
Base: 17.75"W x 2"D See less