Domed Spindle Whorl
unknown
One of the most common finds from this period are spindle
whorls. This is a small dome shaped example with a straight central
hole and a flat base. The stone is of a grey colour with red
mottling and is undecorated. There have been some damage to the
object around the dome.
Spindle whorls.
Combed or carded fibre was spun on a spindle fitted with a whorl
which gave it momentum as it turned. Most textiles of this period
were made of wool. The raw fibre and clothes made from it were
often traded between tribes.
Object no :
RPD0365
Collection :
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
diameter (max): 30 mm diameter (hole): 7 mm depth (max): 13 mm
Materials :
stone & sandstone
Location :
unknown
Accession number :
DUMFM:1952.50.4
Copyright :
NA
