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Object Number 2004.24.14807
Display Title Spindle whorls and gaming pieces
Descriptions
Subject
  • Gaming
  • Spindle Whorl
Department Photographic
Date 1938
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Aztec
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms Valley of Mexico
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)

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