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Peru

Spindlw with thread and whorl

Peru, 1199-1499

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Peru

Spindlw with thread and whorl

Peru, 1199-1499

Physical Qualities Wood, ceramic cotton, 9/16 × 11 9/16 in. (1.5 × 29.4 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Sanford M. Rosenthal
Object Number 1976.102.1.4e
Spine-like shaft is painted in polychrome bands and holds very finely spun, off-white thread. Three incised, blue ceramic whorls are attached. One end of the spindle is bent.

Culture

Peru

2000–2000

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