Ornament Item Number: Sf731 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Assorted metal fragments, most with gilded surfaces. Some fragments have strap-like staples and others are parts of discs.

History Of Use

At least some of these fragments appear to be from a Vicus Style crown (300 B.C.E.-200 C.E., far north coast). The use of staples and bangles is a typical feature of Vicus metalwork.

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
Ornament
Identification Number
Sf731
Type of Item
ornament
Material
silver metal ?, copper metal and gold metal
Manufacturing Technique
hammered, cut and gilded
Overall
height 2.5 cm, width 1.8 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

Item Classes
metalwork
Condition
poor
Accession Number
0711/0233