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Object Number 46-77-30/8031
Display Title Spindle
Descriptions
Object Description Nine spindles without whorls, ranging in length from (11-18 cm.); wooden sticks tapered at both ends, pyro-engraved.
Inventory Description Organic, wood, tool, spindles, cylindrical, tapered and pointed on both ends
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Chancay
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / <State> / <County> / <City> / Zapallan
Intrasite Grave Y
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Chillon Valley
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 17.5 x 0.5 cm (6 7/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 9
Label on object 46-77-30/8031

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