Accession No

1947.2361 C.3


Description

One disc-shaped spindle whorl with convex sides made from dark brown stone with incised decoration of four panels. scaring on reverse.


Place

Americas; South America; Colombia; Cundinamarca; Lake Guatavita


Period

Late Period Chibcha


Source

Beck, Gundred (Mrs) [donor]; Beck, Horace J. [collector]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1947.2361 C.3; WG 2322 K


Cultural Affliation


Material

Stone


Local Term


Measurements

26mm


Events

Context (Analysis)
Bushnell note says 'all Muisca'
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Description for 1947.2361 C[.1-3]: 'Three stone disc spindle whorls'
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Labels & Markings)
Marked in white ink: 'M'
Event Date
Author: J. Dack


Description (Labels & Markings)
Marked in white ink: 'WG 2322 k'
Event Date
Author: J. Dack


Description (Physical description)
One disc-shaped spindle whorl with convex sides made from dark brown stone with incised decoration of four panels. scaring on reverse.
Event Date 5/12/2024
Author: J. Dack


FM:322475

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