Spindle whorls; Beads

Spindle whorls; Beads

Photo: A, E; Alternate Photo: B,C,D A. Bead; round; gray clay with small amount of red slip present. Hole through center. B. Spindle whorl; conical shape with incised pattern of 11 circles filled with dots on base, and 7 circles at top. C. Spindle whorl; conical shape with incised pattern - straight double line to an arch with dots inside of the arch. D. Spindle whorl; conical shape, with incised geometric forms on base. E. Bead or Net sinker; round, with hole perforated through middle and groove around center of other axis.
  • Object: Spindle whorls; Beads
  • Artist: -
  • Circa: Prehistoric
  • Dimensions: A: 7/8" diam., 3/4" high; B: 15/16" diam.,1/2" high; C: 1" diam., 3/4" high; D: 7/8" diam., 5/8" h
  • Culture Area: Mesoamerica
  • Cultural Group: Unknown; Mexico
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: David and Dolores Thomasson
  • Catalog #: 91.172