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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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