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Object Number 46-77-30/9315
Display Title Spindle
Descriptions
Object Description Spindle; wooden shaft, tapered at each end, painted with series of black stripes. No whorl present.
Inventory Description Organic, wood, tool, spindle, tapered, pointed ends, painted black bands
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Late Horizon?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / <State> / <County> / Macas / South Cemetery
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 28 x 0.4 cm (11 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/9315

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Tool
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Spindle or bobbin
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Nazca Province