The spindle whorl : a story and activity book for ages 10-12

Title:

Personal Author EPSB:

Summary:

Sulsuliya, a Coast Salish teenager, uses her spindle whorl to prepare yarn for her uncles wedding gift, a new robe in the traditional style. She shows her younger sister the skills she was taught by their grandmother, and in doing begins to come of age, taking an adult role within her culture.

Other Title:

Spindle whorl. A Native American art activity book

Year Published:

2011

Physical Description:

56 p. : ill., maps ; 21 x 26 cm.

Note:

"Incuding a teaching guide"--T.p.

Include step-by-step activity pages with templates, and instructions for creating a whorl.

Subject:

First Nations -- Northwest coast of North America.

First Nations -- Northwest coast of North America -- Art.