Beads Item Number: Sf676 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
136 globular and convexly biconical golden beads of the same approximate size strung on white cord. They are constructed of two half spheres of metal that are forced together around the equator of the bead. Many of the beads have a dark tarnish overlaying the golden surface. A few have green surface deposits. Some have traces of red pigment on the surface. A number have breaks, particularly along the seam. Four beads are entirely split along the seam.
History Of Use
These beads may be from a variety of necklaces and adornments that were used in both life and funereal contexts. There are several styles and alloys present. These types of beads often have Chimu associations (north coast, 750-1476 C.E.) but may not be limited to the Chimu Style.
Narrative
Pre-Conquest, before 1532 C.E.
Item History
What
- Name
- Beads
- Identification Number
- Sf676
- Type of Item
- bead
- Material
- silver metal ?, plastic, copper metal ? and gold metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- hammered, embossed, gilded ? and adhered
- Overall
- height 8.0 cm, width 57.5 cm, depth 6.5 cm
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
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 0711/0178