Skip to main content
Disc, worked bone, perforated center, deep groove 1 side, tapered edges, worn
Disc, worked bone, perforated center, deep groove 1 side, tapered edges, worn
Object Number 13-52-10/87972
Display Title Disc, worked bone, perforated center, deep groove 1 side, tapered edges, worn
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Teetotum
Object Description Disc, worked bone, perforated center, deep groove 1 side, tapered edges, worn
Inventory Description Disc, worked bone, perforated center, deep groove 1 side, tapered edges, worn
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Navugmiut
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska / North Slope Burough
Additional Geographic Terms Point Barrow
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 8.1 x 7.2 x 1.6 cm (3 3/16 x 2 13/16 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 87972
Provenance
Collector Prof. Vilhjalmur Stefansson (1911-1912)
Donor John B. Stetson, Jr. (1913)
Donor Prof. Vilhjalmur Stefansson (1913)

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
Image Not Available for Ceramic disk, perforated center, chipped edges, sand temper, slip worn
46-73-10/96681 Ceramic disk, perforated center, chipped edges, sand temper, slip worn
Disk
United States
Image Not Available for Ceramic discs, edges rough, 1 w/center perforation, 1 w/ partial perforation, m
46-73-10/88975 Ceramic discs, edges rough, 1 w/center perforation, 1 w/ partial perforation, m
Disk
Pueblo de las Canopas
Image Not Available for Ceramic disks, perforated at center, rough edges
46-73-10/88716 Ceramic disks, perforated at center, rough edges
Disk
Las Acequias
Image Not Available for Spindle whorl. pulley-shaped. discoidal, thin. very deep medial groove. single p
46-73-10/55380 Spindle whorl. pulley-shaped. discoidal, thin. very deep medial groove. single p
Disk
Los Muertos
Ceramic disc, perforated in center, crossed grooves on one side
01-16-10/57002 Ceramic disc, perforated in center, crossed grooves on one side
Disk
Burial Mound
Metal, copper alloy worked flat disc, with folded edges and cut out sections in center
14-51-10/89778 Metal, copper alloy worked flat disc, with folded edges and cut out sections in center
Ornament
Trenton
Image Not Available for Ceramic disk, perforated center, fire-clouded exterior, edges finished
46-73-10/90462 Ceramic disk, perforated center, fire-clouded exterior, edges finished
Disk
Los Hornos
Image Not Available for Spindle whorl. discoidal with deep medial groove around periphery. single perfor
46-73-10/55575 Spindle whorl. discoidal with deep medial groove around periphery. single perfor
Ornament
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Perforated disc, nearly discoidal, single perforation in center, periphery appea
46-73-10/54498 Perforated disc, nearly discoidal, single perforation in center, periphery appea
Ground Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Spindle whorl, complete. ovoid, single perforation in center, ground edges. salt
46-73-10/55463 Spindle whorl, complete. ovoid, single perforation in center, ground edges. salt
Disk
Los Muertos
Slate disc, thin, perforated, edges broken
2002.1.1704 Slate disc, thin, perforated, edges broken
Modified Lithic
Raw Material
Homolka
Ground stone object with groove in center, notched along edges.
83-44-10/32993 Ground stone object with groove in center, notched along edges.
Modified Lithic
Sand Ridge