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Black palm rod - ca. 1 1/2' long, pointed at both ends, formerly had disc about
Black palm rod - ca. 1 1/2' long, pointed at both ends, formerly had disc about
Object Number 40-1-30/2083
Display Title Black palm rod - ca. 1 1/2' long, pointed at both ends, formerly had disc about
Descriptions
Object Description Black palm rod - ca. 1 1/2' long, pointed at both ends, formerly had disc about size of silver dolar with hole in center - spindle whorl
Inventory Description Carved wooden stick, pointed at both ends, possibly part of spindle.
Classification
  • Spindle
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Date before 1939
Culture
  • Motilone
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Colombia
Additional Geographic Terms Barco Concession, of the Colombia Petroleum Co.; Cucuta, near
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 50.2 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm (19 3/4 x 1/4 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-1-30/2083
Provenance
Collector Randolph Winslow
Donor Donated by Randolph Winslow

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