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Object Number 39-83-30/1864
Display Title Spindle
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden weaving needle [bobbin] with geometric pyrographic [pyro-engraved] design--with small shell whorl and small metal (silver?) ornament in form of face--possibly to hold the thread
Inventory Description Organic, wood, tool, spindle, tapered, pointed ends, pyro-engraved designs
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Central Coast?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 36 x 0.5 cm (14 3/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-83-30/1864

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