Early Islamic Bone Spindle Whorls kongo-yombe 5400–3950 BC)

5400–3950 BC)

This piece originates from the Atoni people—also known as Atoin Meto

deity of childbirth

the sanctuary at Avia Irini yielded numerous terracotta war chariots

Early Islamic Bone Spindle Whorls kongo-yombe 5400–3950 BC)Nishapur, c. 8001100 AD, North East Iran A rare and captivating set of three carved bone spindle whorls, each elegantly formed in barrel and ribbed tubular shapes, their surfaces adorned with finely incised linear and geometric decoration. Subtle natural pink hues enrich the surface, imbuing these utilitarian objects with warmth and character. Once mounted on spindles, they were indispensable tools for spinning thread. Excavated at Nishapura