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I A Rich Tradition Transcends Time / for the female members of their households. But whatever their reasons, the fact remains, the spindle whorls were objects of undeniable beauty. So, even when spinning machines started to appear in the 1960's, and Coast Salish weavers began to use these and store bought yarns, sel'selten (spindle whorls) were not forgotten. In fact, they have undergone a transformation from functional tools to art objects and emblems of Coast Salish identity. entral to the heritage of the Coast /") entr Sal ish people is spinning d w e a v in g . F ro m \j an< band to band, the beautiful artwork of spinners and weavers made a cultural impact on Coastal communities - leaving an artistic legacy that still strives. Listen to the voice of a local woman. "A spindle whorl was made for me as a gift by my late husband Gwadama (Jerry Baker). It was his special gift to me for my UBC graduation ceremonies in 1995. I attached it to my shawl. It was a copy o f one we viewed at the VBC Museum of Anthropology - it speaks to me o f strength and respect. " Sxwelchaliya, Julie Baker Stituyntm / Enduring Traditions Today, you can view authentic native spindles and o ther h isto rical and contemporary Coast Salish objects as part of an exciting exhibit entitled "Stituytm/ Enduring Traditions": a partnership between the Squamish Nation and the West Vancouver Sel'sclten / Spindle W horls - Tools of Museum. This exhibit compliments the Squamish Transformation Traditional spindle whorls (large Sculpture of Sna7m Smanit (Spirit of the Mountain), by wooden discs perforated by wooden shafts) were used to spin animal hair and other natural fibres, such as stinging nettle Squamish artist Xwa lack tun, now installed at Ch'tl'am and Indian cotton, into balls of yarn for weaving on Coast (Ambleside Park). Salish looms. Birds are a common motif on these and other Squam ish spin dle whorl from WHERE: West Vancouver Museum orth V a ncouver, fe a tu rin g traditional weaving tools. Perhaps the men of the tribe, who N hum an fig u re s and salm on, WHEN: Tuesday Saturday: Noon to 4:30 pm carved these spindles, saw how skilled birds were at weaving in the collection of the Burke INFO: 604-925-7295 or www. intricate nests and felt these symbols would empower the M u s e u m . P h o t o by G a ry vwculturalcapital.blogspot.com F ie g e h e n . C o u rte sy of the spindle whorls, mat creases and wool beaters they carved Squamish Nation. S tituyn tm Enduring T raditions Exhibit on now until August 31s t 2007 West Vancouver Museum 6 8 0 17th S treet, W est V ancouver Call the M useum at 604-925-7295 for m ore inform ation For complete program and event information please visit westvanmuseum.blogspot.com w est Vancouver West Vancouver Museum Esquimalt Ave. Duchess Ave. Marine Drive www.arts-alive.ca July | August 7