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Object Number 46-77-30/9907
Display Title Spindle
Descriptions
Object Description Spindle; wooden stick tapered at each end. Points broken off. Bit of cotton fiber wrapped around center secured whorl (now missing). Cotton yarn (z) wound onto stick.
Inventory Description Organic, wooden tool, spindle, tapered at both ends, cotton wrapped, broken
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Central Coast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Wood, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 25.6 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm (10 1/16 x 1/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/9907

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