Akha Spindle.

 Traditionally used for spinning cotton, this versatile spindle can also be used for other fine fibers such as silk or qiviut. Named for the Akha who live in the mountainous regions of Thailand, Laos and China's Yunnan Province. Unusual in that the whorl is further towards the centre than most spindles.

The weight: .is approx (may vary a bit depending on the wood) 17 g, length: is 25 cm.and the whorl diameter: is 6.5 cm