Spindle Whorl

MOA: University of British Columbia

3157/138

Small stone spindle whorl. Disc-shaped with an grooved centre around the side.


  • Type of Item spindle whorl
  • Culture Maya
  • Material stone, ink
  • Measurements height 1.1 cm, diameter 2.2 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer, Carol Sawyer, Brian Sawyer, Dana Sawyer, Diane Sawyer, Lynn Thompson
  • Received from Carol Sawyer, Brian Sawyer, Dana Sawyer, Diane Sawyer, Lynn Thompson

  • Made in El Salvador

  • Creation Date between 1 and 1500
  • Ownership Date before 2002, before 2012, before July 15, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on July 15, 2015

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3157/0138