Spindle Whorl

Cleveland Museum of Art

Spindle Whorl by Unknown Artist. Round, flat object with a hole in the center. The object is made of a light-colored material, possibly stone or bone, and has a smooth surface. The surface is decorated with carved designs that resemble flowers or leaves. The designs are small and intricate, and they are scattered across the surface of the object. The hole in the center is circular and has a raised edge around it. The object has a slightly rounded edge. The background of the image is gray.