Beads Item Number: Sf714 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
241 assorted mineral and stone beads, mainly turquoise; strung on monofilament. The stone beads vary in shape, size and finish. There is no discernable order to the stringing. (Plastic fishing line was added by the collector for holding the beads.)
History Of Use
Turquoise beads are found in the graves of numerous ancient Peruvian cultures from very early on (c. 800 B.C.E.). The stones were also used for inlay in cast, hammered and carved objects.
Narrative
Pre-Conquest, before 1532 C.E.
Item History
What
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
- 0711/0216