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Object Number 46-77-30/9905
Display Title Spindle
Descriptions
Object Description Spindle; wooden stick pointed at ends and painted with bands of red and white paint. A bit of cotton fiber at center secured whorl (now missing).
Inventory Description Organic, wooden tool, spindle, tapered at both ends, wool attached, red pigment
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Central Coast
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Dimensions Overall: 25.2 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm (9 15/16 x 1/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/9905

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