Blade Item Number: Sf522 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

A paddle-like blade extends from a socket with an open seam. The blade is narrow but widens towards the edge. The corners are rounded and the edge is bevelled.

History Of Use

The weight of this blade indicates it was a functional agricultural implement, probably a digging stick, which was originally hafted to a wooden handle.

Narrative

Chimu and Lambayeque, Late Intermediate Period; 1000 -1476 C.E.

Item History

  • Made in Peru between 1000 and 1476
  • Collected between 1949 and 1966
  • Owned by Anonymous before May 4, 1981
  • Received from Anonymous (Donor) on May 4, 1981

What

Name
Blade
Identification Number
Sf522
Type of Item
blade
Material
bronze metal ?
Manufacturing Technique
slush cast and hammered
Overall
height 4.0 cm, width 12.6 cm, depth 37.7 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 1000 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
poor
Accession Number
0711/0025