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Object Number
46-77-30/9304
Display Title
Needle and spindle
Descriptions
Object Description
Two pointed sticks and three needles. Each stick pointed at one end, broken at other; one has pyroengraved bands. Needles wooden with small knob at one end, pointed at other. 8-10 cm. (length)
Inventory Description
Organic, wood, tool, two pointed sticks, three needles, engraved, broken top
Classification
- Tool
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Late Horizon?
- Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
<State>
/
<County>
/
Macas
/
South Cemetery
Materials
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 10.1 x 1.2 cm (4 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity
5
Label on object
46-77-30/9304
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80-61-30/24049 | Bobbin or spindle |
Tool
|
Peru
| |
| 46-77-30/6639 | Bobbins and needles |
Tool
|
Zapallan
| |
|
Image Not Available
for Organic, wood, tool, needles, narrow, pointed, perforated at one end
| 2004.1.160 | Organic, wood, tool, needles, narrow, pointed, perforated at one end |
Tool
| ||
| 46-77-30/6425 | Needle, thorn |
Tool
|
Peru
| |
|
Image Not Available
for Copper needles
| 46-77-30/6059 | Copper needles |
Needle
|
Peru
| |
| 76-19-30/9996 | Spindle |
Tool
|
Chimbote
| |
| 46-77-30/9347 | Spindle or bobbin |
Tool
|
Macas
| |
| 26-66-30/F663.2 | Spindle |
Tool
Raw Material |
Peru
| |
| 46-77-30/9036D | Pick-up stick |
Tool
Raw Material |
Huacho
| |
| 75-20-30/8750 | Spindle needles without thread or whorls |
Wood
|
Peru
| |
| 26-66-30/F664 | Needle, thorn |
Utensil
Raw Material |
Peru
| |
| 34-114-10/3971 | Small needles of greasewood |
Needle
|
Nevada
|