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Spindle whorl part/fragment

Object Details

Collection History
Excavated in 1922 by Thomas Talbot Waterman (1885-1936, MAI staff member during fieldwork sponsored by MAI.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Chaticks Si Chaticks (Pawnee) (archaeological) (attributed)
Excavator
Dr. Thomas Talbot Waterman (T. T. Waterman), Non-Indian, 1885-1936
Date created
AD 1550–1800
Object Name
Spindle whorl part/fragment
Media/Materials
Pottery
Techniques
Modeled
Object Type
Weaving tools/equipment
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