Spindle Whorl Item Number: 2990/846 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Three spindle whorls. Spherical stones with round holes in middle. a) Made of sodalite stone, also known as"blue stone". Slightly broken. b) Made of light brown feldspar, with patina. Unbroken. c) Made of light brown feldspar. Partly broken.
Item History
- Made in Teojate, Ica, Peru between 901 BCE and 201 BCE
- Collected between 1950 and 1975
- Owned by Alan R. Sawyer
- Owned by Erika H. Sawyer before January 15, 2013
- Received from Erika H. Sawyer (Donor) on January 15, 2013
What
- Name
- Spindle Whorl
- Identification Number
- 2990/846 a-c
- Type of Item
- spindle whorl
- Material
- sodalite mineral and feldspar mineral
- Part A
- height 1.6 cm, diameter 2.1 cm
- Part B
- height 1.0 cm, diameter 1.1 cm
- Part C
- height 1.4 cm, diameter 1.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Paracas
- Previous Owner
- Alan R. Sawyer and Erika H. Sawyer
- Received from
- Erika H. Sawyer (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Teojate, Ica, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 901 BCE and 201 BCE
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before January 15, 2013
- Acquisition Date
- on January 15, 2013
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2990/0846 a-c