Skip to main content
Image Not Available for Spindle whorl, discoidal, partial broken periphery, polished, single perforation
Spindle whorl, discoidal, partial broken periphery, polished, single perforation
Image Not Available for Spindle whorl, discoidal, partial broken periphery, polished, single perforation
Object Number 46-73-10/54493
Display Title Spindle whorl, discoidal, partial broken periphery, polished, single perforation
Descriptions
Object Description Discoidal spindle whorl; polished; single perforation in center of disc; part of periphery broken off; phylite. 4.6x4.5x0.2 cm.
Inventory Description Stone disc, very thin, perforated at center, edges worked smooth and chipped
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.6 x 4.5 x 0.2 cm (1 13/16 x 1 3/4 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54493/ 3081
Provenance
Provenance Frank Hamilton Cushing (1886-1889)
Provenance Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (1886-1889)
Collector Frank Hamilton Cushing (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Collector Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Donor Mary T. Hemenway (11/15/1946)

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
Spindle whorl, discoidal, polished, periphery ground flat, single perforation in
46-73-10/54521 Spindle whorl, discoidal, polished, periphery ground flat, single perforation in
Ground Stone
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. broken in half. single perforation periphery ground.
46-73-10/55557 Spindle whorl. broken in half. single perforation periphery ground.
Disk
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Possible spindle whorl, irregular, discoidal, single perforation in center; grou
46-73-10/54495 Possible spindle whorl, irregular, discoidal, single perforation in center; grou
Ground Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Spindle whorl fragment, broken in half, probably discoidal with flat rim, single
46-73-10/54490 Spindle whorl fragment, broken in half, probably discoidal with flat rim, single
Ground Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Mended spindle whorl. discoidal worked sherd with single perforation in center.
46-73-10/55431 Mended spindle whorl. discoidal worked sherd with single perforation in center.
Disk
Los Muertos
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
Spindle whorl. discoidal, thick, single perforation in center. medially grooved
46-73-10/55363 Spindle whorl. discoidal, thick, single perforation in center. medially grooved
Disk
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Spindle whorl. discoidal, thin, single perforation in center. shallow. medial gr
46-73-10/55383 Spindle whorl. discoidal, thin, single perforation in center. shallow. medial gr
Ornament
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Spindle whorl. nearly discoidal worked sherd, single perforation in center, grou
46-73-10/55389 Spindle whorl. nearly discoidal worked sherd, single perforation in center, grou
Disk
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Spindle whorl (complete); discoidal worked sherd, single perforation in center,
46-73-10/55450 Spindle whorl (complete); discoidal worked sherd, single perforation in center,
Disk
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Spindle whorl (complete). discoidal worked sherd; single perforation in center.
46-73-10/55455 Spindle whorl (complete). discoidal worked sherd; single perforation in center.
Disk
Los Muertos