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Object Number 42-12-30/3296
Display Title Spindle
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden spindle painted with bands of red, white, black. Elliptical whorl of red clay with painted black band around middle. Cotton yarn wound around larger part of spindle.
Inventory Description Organic, wooden spindle, ceramic whorl, wrapped with unspun cotton, painted
Classification
  • Wood
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, South coast; Ica, north of
Dimensions Overall: 23.8 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm (9 3/8 x 9/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-12-30/3296

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