Description (Labels & Markings)
Label attached to object written in Mary Hill Harris's hand: 'Was displayed as Aztec (pre-1984)'.
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1932.527[.1-93]: 'Spindle whorls, parts of figurines, sherds and pottery fragments.' Annotated by Mary Hill Harris at a later date to read: 'Includes decorated sherds and painted figurine parts, several figurine faces.'
Event Date 1932
Author: maa

Context (Display)
Exhibited: Maudslay Gallery, prior to 1984.
Event Date 1984
Author: Lily Stancliffe

Context (Amendments / updates)
When the Mexican archaeology collection was re-packed for storage in 1985 the objects were assessed by Mary Hill Harris and other museum colleagues, then boxed according to period. This object was packed with Aztec material and the Period field has now been updated accordingly; the Period field previously read 'Preclassic; Classic; Postclassic; Aztec; Toltec'.
Event Date 16/1/2025
Author: Sophie Wardle

Description (Physical description)
Domed spindle whorl, with band of decoration incorporating interlocking spirals and squared spirals in alternating highly burnished and crosshatched finishes. Flat burnished base. Circular perforation through centre. Dark-grey fabric. Damage to edges.
Event Date 16/1/2025
Author: Sophie Wardle