Spindle whorl

Museum number:

3-2043

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Accession number:

Acc.523

Description:

Spindle whorl. 2026-2044 are a remarkable set of whorls with intricate decorative designs which embody some of the features of the butterfly and other symbols.

Donor:

Phoebe Apperson Hearst

Collection place:

Mexico

Collector:

Zelia Nuttall

Collection date:

unknown

Materials:

Ceramic (material)

Object type:

archaeology

Object class:

Whorls (spindle flywheels)

Accession date:

1917

Department:

Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean area

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