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Spindle whorl

Maya, Central America
Spindle whorl
 (1200)

Medium
earthenware

Measurements
1.8 × 2.4 cm diameter

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented anonymously, 1980

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Central America, North America

Accession Number
PC221.18-1980

Department
Pre-Columbian Art

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