Beads Item Number: Sf711 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Nine mottled blue and grey stone beads in various shapes and sizes, strung on monofilament--five are hefty cylindrical beads and four are smaller, oblate forms. Some beads are chipped.

History Of Use

Beads from a variety of necklaces and adornments used in life and funereal contexts.

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
Beads
Identification Number
Sf711
Type of Item
bead
Material
sodalite mineral, plastic and lapis lazuli mineral
Manufacturing Technique
pecked, drilled and polished
Overall
diameter 9.5 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

Condition
good
Accession Number
0711/0213