Skip to main content
Needle, thorn
Object Number 47-63-30/5778
Display Title Needle, thorn
Descriptions
Object Description Bundle of natural thorns tied with cotton thread - found in work basket 30/5737: Bundle of ten thorn needles without edges. "Tied with cotton thread."
Inventory Description Organic, thorns, needles, wrapped with fiber string
Classification
  • Organic
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Thorn
Dimensions Overall: 11 x 0.7 x 0.4 cm (4 5/16 x 1/4 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Needle, thorn
47-63-30/5779 Needle, thorn
Organic
Peru
Organic, unspun cotton bundle, white, 4 thorn needles stuck inside
46-77-30/10685D Organic, unspun cotton bundle, white, 4 thorn needles stuck inside
Fiber
South America
Needle, thorn
77-84-30/13048 Needle, thorn
Floral Remain
Ancient Cemetery
Needle, thorn and cotton yarn
16-5-30/86941 Needle, thorn and cotton yarn
Raw Material
Wood
Incasic Cave
Needle, thorn and yarn
77-84-30/13077 Needle, thorn and yarn
Tool
Ancient Cemetery
Comb
42-28-30/4466 Comb
Raw Material
Fiber
Peru
Yarn ball, cotton and thorns
73-6-30/7324B Yarn ball, cotton and thorns
Fiber
Ancon
Needle, thorn, and yarn skein
75-20-30/8729 Needle, thorn, and yarn skein
Wood
Raw Material
Ancon
Fish hook of thorns
15-36-10/86463 Fish hook of thorns
Fishhook
British Columbia
Needle, thorn
46-77-30/6425 Needle, thorn
Tool
Peru
Image Not Available for Needle
46-77-30/8027H Needle
Organic
Zapallan
Image Not Available for Needle
46-77-30/8027B Needle
Organic
Zapallan