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Spindle Whorl

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/898

Seven stone whorls (strung on a cord). Five have globular bodies, one is tubular and one has a double-cone shape. Six are made of grey-black stone and one of light brown. Well preserved.

  • Narrative

    Provenance unknown.

  • Type of Item spindle whorl
  • Culture Moche
  • Material stone
  • Measurements height 1.6 cm, diameter 2.1 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
  • Received from Erika H. Sawyer
  • Made in Peru
  • Creation Date between 200 and 600
  • Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
  • Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 2990/0898

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