Antique Clay Spindle Whorls, Group of 3 - Rita Okrent Collection (P901)

Group of 3 antique clay spindle whorls likely from Egypt or Peru.
Exact origin and age unknown.
Could be used as beads or pendants in your next jewelry design.
Black spindwhorl bead has significant chips on bottom but is still useable. Other two are in good condition.

Smaller two spindle whorls measure 23-24mm diameter/.9 inch. Larger spindle whorl measures 28mm diameter/1.1 inch.

 More info: Spindle whorls are small, often circular, weights that are used in the process of spinning fibers into thread or yarn. They are typically made of materials such as stone, clay, bone, or wood, and are placed at the bottom of a spindle.
Spindles and spindle whorls have been used for thousands of years by various cultures around the world to spin fibers into yarn or thread. They were particularly important before the invention of the spinning wheel, as they allowed people to create yarn or thread for weaving or knitting by hand.
Spindle whorls have been found in archaeological sites all over the world, and are still used today by some traditional craftspeople and artisans.
Some examples of countries where spindle whorls have been used include:

1. Peru: Spindle whorls made of stone, ceramics, and bone have been found in archaeological sites in Peru, and are still used today by some traditional Andean weavers.

2. India: Spindle whorls made of clay, wood, and stone have been used in India for centuries in the production of silk, cotton, and other fibers.

3. China: Spindle whorls made of jade, porcelain, and other materials have been used in China for thousands of years, and are still used today by some traditional weavers.

4. Turkey: Spindle whorls made of stone, bone, and ceramics have been found in archaeological sites in Turkey, and are still used today by some traditional Anatolian weavers.

5. Egypt: Spindle whorls made of stone and ceramics have been found in archaeological sites in Egypt, and were used in the production of linen and other fibers.