Band Item Number: Sf560 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Gilded, metal band bent into an oval shape. Incised design in a chevron pattern on outer surface. Textile pseudomorphs and 4 cm of off-white, woven textile adhering to outer surface near one end.

History Of Use

Probably used to decorate a circular object, such as a headdress.

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
Band
Identification Number
Sf560
Type of Item
band
Material
copper metal, gold metal and fibre
Manufacturing Technique
hammered, incised and gilded
Overall
height 2.0 cm, diameter 15.8 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
poor
Accession Number
0711/0062