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BeadsSf674

157 globular and biconical golden beads of the same approximate size strung on synthetic monofilament. They are constructed of two half spheres of metal that are forced together at the equator. Many of the beads have a darkened tarnish overlaying the golden surface. A number of the beads have holes or breaks, particularly along the seam. The stringing holes are roughly punctured.

Culture
Andes
Material
gold metal, plastic and silver metal ?
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeadsSf673

11 spherical, gold beads. Each hollow bead is constructed from 2 hemispheres of thin sheet metal. One bead is convexly biconical in shape and has a duller surface.

Culture
Andes
Material
gold metal, copper metal ? and silver metal ?
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceSf672

Two strands of disc-shaped shell beads that range in hue from orange to white. There are 1051 beads threaded on a handspun, white cotton yarn. The ends of the yarn are tied together forming a closed ring with one strand smaller than the other.

Culture
Andes
Material
cotton fibre and shell
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PointH1.235

Small, triangular shaped, projectile point made of black stone. Point has flake scarring on both sides along with vertical notching on the bottom edge.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
stone
Made in
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PointH1.334

Small, triangular shaped, projectile point made of grey stone. Point has flake scarring on both sides; a small concaved stem and horizontal side-notching on each edge.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
stone
Made in
Tiahuanaco, La Paz, Bolivia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PointH1.339

Small, triangular shaped, projectile point made of white stone. Point has flake scarring on both sides along with vertical indentations on the sides and rectangular shaped stem. The tip is missing.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
stone
Made in
Tiahuanaco, La Paz, Bolivia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketH1.317 a-b

Part (a) is purple green and orange basket with rounded bottom and bail handle. Part (b) is an orange and green basket with rounded bottom and bail handle.

Culture
Andes
Material
stem ? and dye
Made in
Ecuador
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceH2.41

Necklace with numerous, small, yellow shells looped together with twine in groups of approximately eight wrapped around and tied within a thick piece of cord; shells are conical in shape.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
fibre and shell
Made in
Ecuador
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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JarH2.48

Red-brown ground with band of dark brown and cream coloured geometric decoration. The mouth is narrow and slightly flaring. There is a resin-like glaze. Shape is reminiscent of a bird.

Culture
Andes
Material
paint, clay and lacquer ?
Made in
Ecuador
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureH2.49

Full length clay figure with crooked neck, standing feet together, arms by his side wearing a loincloth, necklace and earrings; traces of red and black pigment. The head has a hole running from the top to the back.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
pigment and clay
Made in
Ecuador
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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