Pin Item Number: H1.48 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Metal pin with a scallop and triangular edge, incised curved lines, and five circular cut outs surrounding four metal clasps that secure an inset, oval shaped, piece of blue glass. A hole sits at the right base of the head which attaches to the long pointed, pin. A similar design is found on the back.
History Of Use
Used as shawl pin
Item History
- Made in Peru
- Collected between 1934 and 1954
- Owned by Klara Adler before July 10, 1960
- Received from Klara Adler (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) on July 10, 1960
What
- Name
- Pin
- Identification Number
- H1.48
- Type of Item
- pin
- Material
- brass metal and glass
- Overall
- height 13.9 cm, width 2.3 cm, depth 0.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Andes ?
- Previous Owner
- Klara Adler
- Received from
- Klara Adler (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Peru
When
- Collection Date
- between 1934 and 1954
- Ownership Date
- before July 10, 1960
- Acquisition Date
- on July 10, 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 95
- Accession Number
- 0056/0165 b