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Object Number 46-77-30/6333
Display Title Spindle and bobbin
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden spindle with white cotton thread: One of twenty-seven spindles and bobbins, ranging in length from (15-34 cm.); many wrapped with cotton yarns and painted. One has ceramic whorl, one cane whorl. Many broken.
Inventory Description Organic, wood, tool, spindle, wrapped with multicolored fiber, painted bands
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Late horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / <City> / Vilcoshuara
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huara Valley
Dimensions Overall: 32 x 0.5 cm (12 5/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6333

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