Candle Item Number: Sf804 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

A thick red candle with relief decoration in horizontal bands. Textures are impressed, then highlighted by addition of glittery gold, silver, blue and green paint, green foil and sequins. Patterns include floral, geometric and figurative (Llamas and Lambayeque style figures).

History Of Use

Candles play frequently in Catholic celebrations in Peru today.

Narrative

Contemporary

Item History

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

What

Name
Candle
Identification Number
Sf804
Type of Item
candle
Material
paint, metal, fibre and wax
Manufacturing Technique
mould made, impressed and painted
Overall
height 28.5 cm, diameter 7.0 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 1966
Collection Date
between 1949 and 1966
Ownership Date
before May 4, 1981
Acquisition Date
on May 4, 1981

Other

Condition
good
Accession Number
0711/0306