Pre-Colombian spindle whorl. Peru

Spindle whorl that is made of shapely stone. A spindle is created by inserting a dowel rod through a spindle hole. Raw fibers of plants or animals 'wool' are attached to the spindle that is made to rotate in either direction as it collects thread on top of the whorl. This ancient technique is created before the year 1200 AD.

Diameter: 1.5-3 cm per whorl

Length: 64 cm

Weight: 290g

Code: S/Eub

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Price ($480)