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Object Number
46-77-30/7736
Display Title
Spindle whorl
Descriptions
Object Description
Spindle whorl; tapered cylinder of hard wood with vertical incisions. Spindle (/7734) inserted through hole. Fit tightened by cotton yarn inside whorl.
Inventory Description
Organic, wooden tool, spindle whorl, incised
Classification
- Tool
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Early Intermediate period
- Chavina
- Late Nazca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Ayacucho Region
/
Lucanas Province
/
Chavina
Intrasite
Grave 6, cist 1, item 8
Additional Geographic Terms
South coast
Materials
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 0.8 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm (5/16 x 1/2 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-77-30/7736
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46-77-30/7764 | Spindle and whorl |
Tool
|
Chavina
| |
| 87-61-30/54595 | Spindle |
Tool
|
Ancon
| |
| 40-39-30/2131 | Spindle; spindle whorl |
Tool
|
Ancon
| |
| 46-77-30/6784 | Organic, wooden spindle with pottery whorl and red cotton thread |
Tool
|
Nazca
| |
| 46-77-30/6782 | Spindle, blunt end |
Tool
|
Nazca
| |
| 46-77-30/7734 | Spindle |
Tool
|
Chavina
| |
| 46-77-30/6783 | Spindle, blunt end |
Tool
|
Nazca
| |
| 46-77-30/9926 | Spindle |
Tool
|
Peru
| |
| 46-77-30/9922 | Spindle |
Tool
|
Peru
| |
| 46-77-30/6781 | Spindle, blunt end |
Tool
|
Nazca
| |
| 41-52-30/3015 | Spindle and whorl |
Tool
|
Chan Chan
| |
| 46-77-30/6343 | Spindle and bobbin |
Tool
|
Vilcoshuara
|