Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0227-0973 | |
| Category | Textiles; Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Weaving implement (spindle whorl) | |
| Culture | Maya | |
| Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
| Country | Guatemala | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Huehuetenango | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Site: unknown (Chalchitan or Pichikil [Pichiquil]) | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | Elgueta Collection (Mayan) | |
| Materials | Clay | |
| Description | Slightly conical clay spindle whorl with bas relief design on top depicting a 5-pointed star or flower (?) carved with triple lines; Red-orange with fire damage on bottom. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 1.6, Max Diam = 2.6 | |