Ornament Item Number: Sf693 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

A u-shaped, yellow metal pendant with repousse designs of step-triangles and scrolls in rows across the lower straight edge and near the upper curved edge. Two holes near the curved edge.

History Of Use

Pendants similar to this one are sometimes attached to headdresses by staples or to fabrics by sewing.

Narrative

Early Chimu or Chimu, 900-1476 C.E.

Item History

  • Made in Peru between 900 and 1476
  • 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
Sf693
Type of Item
ornament
Material
metal and gold metal
Manufacturing Technique
hammered, cut and embossed
Overall
height 0.1 cm, width 2.9 cm, depth 4.0 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
between 900 and 1476
Collection Date
between 1949 and 1966
Ownership Date
before May 4, 1981
Acquisition Date
on May 4, 1981

Other

Item Classes
metalwork
Condition
fair
Accession Number
0711/0195