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From the pile dwelling settlement of Nußdorf-Maurach, Überlingen, Lake Constance. The damp environment has preserved it in good condition.

Original: https://social.anoxinon.de/@ninawillburger/110846863428090183

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[–] percee@feddit.dk 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)
[–] Dr_Cog@mander.xyz 4 points 1 year ago

It's how yarn is usually sold in stores. It's then turned into different forms depending on how it's going to be used

Here's a visual depiction

[–] FlyingSquid@mander.xyz 3 points 1 year ago

A skein is a coil of yarn or other thread.

[–] SnailMagnitude@mander.xyz 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Anyone know how that was likely formed?

Could this be the work of a neolithic niddy noddy?

[–] FlyingSquid@mander.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

I would guess a form of drop spindle. But who knows, maybe the Niddy Noddy is older than we think!