Accession No
1947.2361 B.2
Description
One convex cone spindle whorl of dark brown polished clay. Perforated through centre. Decorated with incised geometric pattern on both faces. Possible white inlay in incised pattern.
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 B.2; WG 2322 B
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery
Local Term
Measurements
41mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Description for 1947.2361 B[.1-8]: 'Eight convex cone spindle whorls with geometric engraved designs, some with white inlay.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Labels & Markings)
Rectangle paper label attached reads: 'Soledad Tolima'
Event Date
Author: J. Dack
Description (Labels & Markings)
Marked in white ink: 'WG 2322 b'
Event Date
Author: J. Dack
Context (Display)
Exhibited: Maudslay Gallery, Colombia display drawer, until 1985
Event Date 1985
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
One convex cone spindle whorl of dark brown stone. Perforated through centre. Decorated with incised geometric pattern on both faces. Possible white inlay in incised pattern.
Event Date 5/12/2024
Author: J. Dack
FM:322476
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