Spindle whorl

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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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46-77-30/7764	Spindle and whorl	Tool	Chavina
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46-77-30/6784	Organic, wooden spindle with pottery whorl and red cotton thread	Tool	Nazca
40-39-30/2131	Spindle; spindle whorl	Tool	Ancon
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
41-52-30/3015	Spindle and whorl	Tool	Chan Chan
46-77-30/6781	Spindle, blunt end	Tool	Nazca
39-83-30/1862	Organic, wood spindle, carved bird on top, engraved cane whorl, thread	Tool	Peru

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