possibly Central Mexico/Valley of Mexico (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. Julius A. Skilton (Julius Augustus Skilton), Non-Indian, 1833-1897 Search this
Frank A. Skilton (Frank Avery Skilton), Non-Indian, 1860-1931 Search this
Seller:
Frank A. Skilton (Frank Avery Skilton), Non-Indian, 1860-1931 Search this
Object Name:
Spindle whorl (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Pottery
Techniques:
Modeled
Object Type:
Weaving tools/equipment
Place:
Valley of Mexico; Mexico
Geographical Areas:
Valley of Mexico
Date created:
2000 BC–AD 1550 (Formative to Post-Classic period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. Julius Augustus Skilton (1833-1897), a physician, war correspondent, Consul-General to Mexico under President Grant, and businessman who lived in Mexico from about 1867 to 1884; inherited by his son, Frank Avery Skilton (1860-1931); purchased by George Heye from Frank Skilton in 1915.
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