Ornament Item Number: Sf622 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Segmented, hollow silver fish (a) with engraved geometric patterns composed of repeating triangular shapes in rows of diamonds and triangles. Each segment is soldered and the segments are held together with hook-like fasteners at top and bottom. Four attached fins. Raised circular eyes contain round, red glass beads. The tail (b) section is completely detached from the body.

History Of Use

Part of an ornament, probably a manta pin.

Narrative

Colonial, after 1532 C.E.

Item History

  • Made in Peru
  • 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
Sf622 a-b
Type of Item
ornament
Material
glass and silver metal
Manufacturing Technique
cut, soldered, punched and engraved
Overall
height 5.3 cm, width 3.6 cm, depth 16.5 cm

Who

Culture
Andes
Previous Owner
Anonymous
Received from
Anonymous (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Peru

When

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
0711/0124 a-b