Nazca Thorn Spindle with Ceramic Whorl flintscraper A fine brownish red glaze

A fine brownish red glaze covers upper portion of the vessel

The ochre paint is renewed each time the masks are used

yellow from turmeric and tamarind

and regal symbolism characteristic of Bangkok court craftsmanship

where the tovodu (family gods) are honored annually through offerings

Nazca Thorn Spindle with Ceramic Whorl flintscraper A fine brownish red glazePre Columbian era, Nazca culture, 200BC to 600AD, Peru. Superb and rare thorn spindle with attached pottery spindle whorl. Remains of fine spun cotton threads are still wrapped around the spindle and light bands of red, black, yellow, and white pigments highlight the needle as well as the bead. Nazca civilization flourished on the southern desert coast and western slopes of the Andes in Peru between 200BC and 600AD. Early Nazca society was made up of