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Object Number 46-77-30/6261
Display Title Spindle
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden spindle with spindle whorl (whorl is a painted human janus face): Spindle
Inventory Description Organic, wood, tool, spindle, whorl in shape of face, painted, painted bands
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late horizon
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / Huacho
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huara Valley
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 26 x 1.3 cm (10 1/4 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6261

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