Spindle Whorl
Item number 3501/2 a-f from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Six circular whorls (part a-f). Part a: orange coloured and dome-like in shape; top has a slight curve, bottom is flat; hole through the centre; incised, alternating square motif, with dots, around body. Base has a wavy line, with pointed crests, incised around the centre opening. Part b: black-grey colour and dome-like in shape; top has a slight curve, bottom is flat; hole through centre; raised, vertical rectangle motif around body. Part c: top is orange, sides and bottom are grey-white; top and bottom are flat. Hole through centre; raised, horizontal rectangle motif around body. Part d: dark grey-brown colour with flat top and bottom; hole through centre; vertical rectangle motif around body, done in low relief. Part e: dark grey colour with a slightly curved top and bottom; hole through centre; undecorated. Part f: dark grey colour with tapering edges; hole through centre; undecorated.
History Of Use
Spindle whorls, used in weaving.
Narrative
Acquired by the donor's father in the 1940s in Mexico.
Item History
- Made in Mexico between 1 and 1500
- Owned by Joan Acosta before June 10, 2021
- Received from Joan Acosta (Donor) on June 10, 2021
What
- Name
- Spindle Whorl
- Identification Number
- 3501/2 a-f
- Type of Item
- spindle whorl
- Material
- clay
- Part A
- height 0.8 cm, diameter 2.8 cm
- Part B
- height 1.2 cm, diameter 2.3 cm
- Part C
- height 0.9 cm, diameter 2.8 cm
- Part D
- height 0.9 cm, diameter 3.6 cm
- Part E
- height 1.0 cm, diameter 3.0 cm
- Part F
- height 0.6 cm, diameter 4.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Mexico
Who
- Culture
- Meso-American
- Previous Owner
- Joan Acosta
- Received from
- Joan Acosta (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- between 1 and 1500
- Ownership Date
- before June 10, 2021
- Acquisition Date
- on June 10, 2021
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3501/0002 a-f
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