Weaving Tools

Spindle

Spindle Whorl

78-1-8A

From: Mexico (Central America)

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 78-1-8A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Mexico (Central America)
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Wood | Clay | Pigment | Fiber
Description

wooden spindle with clay whorl.Spindle decorated with painted bands;Whorl has painted bands;spindle holds some spun white cotton.

Length 24.2 cm
Thickness 0.6 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mary Elizabeth King, 1978

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