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Spindle-Whorl
Spindle-Whorl
Spindle-Whorl

Spindle-Whorl

Date800-1000
MediumSlate
DimensionsObject/Work: 15 x 42 mm
ClassificationsTools and manufacturing
Terms
    Object numberC01025
    DescriptionSpindle whorl of black slate. it has incised decoration filled with white pigment. Spindle whorls were attached to a spindle in order to increase speed and tension while spinning. Mexico.
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    Spindle-Whorl
    300 BC-1000 AD
    Spindle-Whorl
    500 BC-400 AD
    Spindle-Whorl
    300 BC-1000 AD
    Spindle-Whorl
    800 BC-500 AD
    Knife
    1700-1900
    Loom-Weight
    600 BC-500 AD
    Seal
    1300-1500
    Spoon
    1700-1902
    Spoon
    1700-1902
    Spoon
    1700-1902
    Harpoon-Dart
    1700-1900