362-155<BR> Weaving batten; zéinùh (TK); wood; l. 34.5 cm., w. 3.5 cm.; ca. 1880.<BR> For the manufacture of belts and sashes the Zunis could resort to the upright loom as well as the back strap loom. In the latter case weaving battens or weaving "knives" such as this one in the Ten Kate collection were used to tighten the weave. Although men were probably the weavers in pre-conquest times, women gradually took over the craft. However, for a long time Zuni hosted a number of male Hopi weavers to supply their needs, especially for ceremonial garments (Spier 1924:74-79).<BR> (Hovens 2008-09)<BR> <BR> weefzwaard houten zwaard, gebruikt voor het weven van sjerpen; "zéine" ser. etiket; zie 2668-3033.