Spindle Whorl Date Unknown

This small Spindle Whorl—a humble tool used in spinning thread—is adorned with concentric circles, a motif that resonates deeply across cultures and ages. These aren't merely decorations; they're echoes of the cosmos, symbols of the sun's eternal journey. We see them mirrored in ancient sun disks, mandalas, and even the rose windows of Gothic cathedrals. Each ring ripples outward, suggesting expansion, continuity, and the cyclical nature of time itself. Think of the ouroboros, the serpent eating its tail, a symbol of endless return. The circle transcends mere geometry; it embodies psychological wholeness, as Jung observed. It connects us to the primal human experience, the rhythmic pulse of life, death, and rebirth. The concentric circles have resurfaced, evolved, and taken on new meanings in different historical contexts.