Bead Item Number: Sf709 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Rectangular shaped glass bead with a blue outer layer over a thin white layer and a black centre. The hole traverses the length of the bead.

Narrative

Glass beads are imports to Peru, probably through Spain. Post-contact: after 1532.

Item History

  • Made in Peru between 1532 and 1700
  • Collected between 1949 and 1966
  • Owned by Anonymous before May 4, 1981
  • Received from Anonymous (Donor) on May 4, 1981

What

Name
Bead
Identification Number
Sf709
Type of Item
bead
Material
glass
Manufacturing Technique
drawn and pressed
Overall
height 0.9 cm, width 2.8 cm, depth 0.6 cm

Who

Culture
Andes
Previous Owner
Anonymous
Received from
Anonymous (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Peru

When

Creation Date
between 1532 and 1700
Collection Date
between 1949 and 1966
Ownership Date
before May 4, 1981
Acquisition Date
on May 4, 1981

Other

Condition
fair
Accession Number
0711/0211