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Object Number 42-28-30/4541
Display Title Spindle
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden spindle with knob at one end (found in sewing basket 30/4535): Thin wooden stick, pointed at one end; tiny knob carved at other.
Inventory Description Organic, wood, tool, spindle, tapered, knob at one end
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Nazca
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Nazca Province
Additional Geographic Terms South coast
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 9.3 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm (3 11/16 x 1/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-28-30/4541

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