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Spindle Whorl

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/846 a-c

Three spindle whorls. Spherical stones with round holes in middle. a) Made of sodalite stone, also known as"blue stone". Slightly broken. b) Made of light brown feldspar, with patina. Unbroken. c) Made of light brown feldspar. Partly broken.

  • Type of Item spindle whorl
  • Culture Paracas
  • Material sodalite mineral, feldspar mineral
  • Measurements height 1.6 cm, diameter 2.1 cm (part a) height 1.0 cm, diameter 1.1 cm (part b) height 1.4 cm, diameter 1.8 cm (part c)
  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
  • Received from Erika H. Sawyer
  • Made in Teojate
  • Creation Date between 901 BCE and 201 BCE
  • Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
  • Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 2990/0846 a-c

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