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Object Number 46-77-30/9910
Display Title Spindle
Descriptions
Object Description Spindle; wooden stick, pointed at one end, broken at other. A bit of cotton fiber at center secured whorl. Painted with bands of red, white, black..
Inventory Description Organic, wood spindle, cotton wrapped, 1 end tapered, 1 broken, painted
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Central Coast
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Dimensions Overall: 25 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm (9 13/16 x 1/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/9910

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