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Spindle whorl, or malacate
Image Not Available for Spindle whorl, or malacate

Spindle whorl, or malacate

Artist
Date1350-1520 AD
MediumFired clay
ClassificationsTools and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Thomas Wilber
Object number1980.1.20
DescriptionSpindle whorl, hemispherical. Decorated in low relief. Carved relief decoration of bird in the style of the central valley.
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Spindle whorl
PRECOLUMBIAN MEXICO
900-1520 CE
Spindle whorl
900-1520 CE
Spindle whorl
900-1520 CE
Spindle whorl
Pre-Columbian
900-1520 CE
Spindle whorl
PRECOLUMBIAN MEXICO
900-1520
Spindle whorl
PRECOLUMBIAN MEXICO
900-1520
Spindle whorl
900-1520 CE
Spindle whorl
900-1520 CE
Spindle whorl
Pre-Columbian
900-1520 CE
Spindle whorl
Pre-Columbian
900-1520
POST-CLASSIC/MEXICO
900-1520 A.D.
Female figurine
POST-CLASSIC/MEXICO
1350-1520 CE