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Object Number
971-37-30/8856
Display Title
Spindle whorl
Descriptions
Object Description
Spindle whorl; mold made; animal design (turtle?) in face of whorl.
Inventory Description
Ceramic spindle whorl, large, molded decoration
Classification
- Spindle whorl
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Chimú
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 8.1 x 1.7 cm (3 3/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
971-37-30/8856
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