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Organic, wood spindle with shell whorl
Organic, wood spindle with shell whorl
Object Number 87-61-30/54530
Display Title Organic, wood spindle with shell whorl
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden spindle from a spinning bundle with shell whorl. From spinner's kit.
Inventory Description Organic, wood spindle with shell whorl
Classification
  • Worked Wood
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Central Coast
  • Late horizon
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Lima Province / Ancon
Intrasite Prehistoric Graves
Additional Geographic Terms Chillon Valley
Materials Wood, Shell
Dimensions Overall: 37 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm (14 9/16 x 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 54530

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