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Object Number 46-77-30/6262
Display Title Spindle
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden spindle with 2 spindle whorls (whorls are painted human faces): Spindle
Inventory Description Organic, wood, tool, spindle, painted bands, carved whorls, painted faces
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: 28.5 x 1.1 cm (11 1/4 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6262

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