Beads Item Number: Sf716 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

114 tiny, barrel shaped rolled, gold, sheet metal beads. All have simple overlapped join. The beads vary in length, diameter and extent of overlap.

History Of Use

Beads from necklaces and adornments. These have been restrung in recent times.

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
Sf716
Type of Item
bead
Material
gold metal, copper metal ? and silver metal ?
Manufacturing Technique
hammered, rolled and cut
Overall
height 0.25 cm, diameter 10.3 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

Item Classes
metalwork
Condition
fair
Accession Number
0711/0218