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Earthen spindle whorl
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Object Number 78-42-20/17007
Display Title Earthen spindle whorl
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic spindle whorl, perforated, incised.
Classification
  • Ceramic
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Nicaragua
Additional Geographic Terms Alta Gracia; Omotepe Island, on east side of
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 4.4 x 4.4 x 2.1 cm (1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 17007

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