Spindle whorl and spindle

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Culture/People: possibly Highland Maya (attributed)
Possible collector: Jacob Baiz, Non-Indian, 1843-1899
Previous owner: Emily M. Baiz (Mrs. Jacob Baiz), Non-Indian, 1853-1938
Donor: Emily M. Baiz (Mrs. Jacob Baiz), Non-Indian, 1853-1938

Collection History: Probably collected by Jacob Baiz (1843-1899, a New York City businessman and consul general to the U.S. for Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador); given to or inherited by his wife, Emily M. Baiz (1853-1938); donated to MAI by Mrs. Baiz in 1922.
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Place: Guatemala

See related items: Highland Maya; Weaving tools/equipment

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 11/571
Barcode: 110571.000

Object Type: Weaving tools/equipment

Object Name: Spindle whorl and spindle
Media/Materials: Pottery, wood
Techniques: Carved, modeled, painted

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6cff1432c-14f9-40e6-a8b1-120d51966fac

Record ID: NMAI_119248