Beads Item Number: Sf726 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Assortment of small, cylindrical shaped beads in green, blue/green, blue and grey stone strung on fishing line.

History Of Use

Beads were used in necklaces and collar-like ornaments found in burial contexts from many periods.

Narrative

Pre-Conquest, before 1532 C.E.

Item History

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

What

Name
Beads
Identification Number
Sf726
Type of Item
bead
Material
stone and plastic
Manufacturing Technique
pecked, polished and drilled
Overall
height 10.4 cm, width 5.6 cm, depth 0.2 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
before 1532
Collection Date
between 1949 and 1966
Ownership Date
before May 4, 1981
Acquisition Date
on May 4, 1981

Other

Condition
good
Accession Number
0711/0228