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Organic, wooden spindles with whorls and thread, painted
Organic, wooden spindles with whorls and thread, painted
Object Number 73-6-30/7323
Display Title Organic, wooden spindles with whorls and thread, painted
Descriptions
Object Description Four spindles with barrel-shaped ceramic whorl of polished blackware,incised and painted with geometric designs.
Inventory Description Organic, wooden spindles with whorls and thread, painted
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Central Coast
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Lima Province / Ancon
Additional Geographic Terms Chillon Valley
Materials Wood, Ceramic, Cotton, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 24 x 1.4 x 1.4 cm (9 7/16 x 9/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 11
Label on object 7323
Provenance
Provenance Prof. Louis Agassiz (1871-1872)
Provenance Hassler Expedition (1871-1872)
Collector Hassler Expedition
Collector Prof. Louis Agassiz
Donor Donated by Museum of Comparative Zoology

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