Spindle Whorl Item Number: 2847/191 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Clay spindle whorl that is conical in shape with a hole bored through the centre from point to base. The wide base is decorated with a carved design reminiscent of a flower. The surface of the piece has been burnished a dark shiny brown.
History Of Use
Used to maintain inertia while spinning fibre.
Item History
- Made in Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ? between 1 and 1500
- Owned by Elisabeth Jirik and Frank Jirik before July 6, 2010
- Received from Elisabeth Jirik (Donor) and Frank Jirik (Donor) on July 6, 2010
What
- Name
- Spindle Whorl
- Identification Number
- 2847/191
- Type of Item
- spindle whorl
- Material
- clay
- Overall
- height 2.3 cm, diameter 4.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Central America
- Previous Owner
- Elisabeth Jirik and Frank Jirik
- Received from
- Elisabeth Jirik (Donor) and Frank Jirik (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 1 and 1500
- Ownership Date
- before July 6, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on July 6, 2010
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2847/0191