Spindle Whorl Item Number: 2990/855 a-d from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Four stone spindle whorls. a) Round whorl made of grey stone. Slightly eroded. b) Whorl made of black stone. Rounded base and geometrical-incised decoration on conical top. Three vertical lines between double circles with dots in the interior. Traces of white paint. Well preserved. c) Whorl made of black stone. Slightly rounded base and three incised double circles on conical top. Slightly eroded and chipped. d) Whorl made of black stone. Flat base and traces of black paint on conical top. Well preserved.
Item History
- Made in Lima, Peru between 1000 and 1476
- 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
- 2990/855 a-d
- Type of Item
- spindle whorl
- Material
- stone and paint
- Overall
- height 1.0 cm, diameter 2.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chancay
- 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
- Lima, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 1000 and 1476
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before January 15, 2013
- Acquisition Date
- on January 15, 2013
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2990/0855 a-d