probably Tairona (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Possible collector:
Russell Hastings Millward (Russell H. Millward), Non-Indian, 1877-1958 Search this
Previous owner:
Russell Hastings Millward (Russell H. Millward), Non-Indian, 1877-1958 Search this
Seller:
Russell Hastings Millward (Russell H. Millward), Non-Indian, 1877-1958 Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Thea Heye (Thea Kowne/Mrs. Dorothea Page/Mrs. George Gustav Heye), Non-Indian, 1888-1935 Search this
Object Name:
Spindle whorl (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Incised, polished
Object Type:
Weaving tools/equipment
Place:
Santa Marta; Santa Marta Municipality; Magdalena Department; Colombia
Date created:
AD 200–1600 (Nehuange to Tairona period)
Collection History:
Collected or purchased from local residents by Russell Hastings Millward (1877-1958, an author and explorer), probably during travels in Latin America between 1910 and 1916; purchased by MAI in 1918 from Russell Hastings Millward using funds donated by Thea (Mrs. George) Heye.
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