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RobeSf879

A purple, gold and silver knee-length vestment with open sides. The purple fabric has floral designs woven in floating purple threads and overlain with another series of floral designs woven in gold and silver threads. Applied bands of woven of golden threads edge the garment and divide it into three vertical panels. The garment is lined and interlined with firm fabric which appears to be newer.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
cotton fibre, flax fibre, silver metal, gold metal and silk fibre
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentSf569

A semi-circular gold alloy metal ornament made of a thin sheet. The flat edge of the ornament has a circle cut out of it at its centre. The ornament is decorated with an embossed design of concentric circles and a raised dot border.

Culture
Andes
Material
gold metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentSf568

A semi-circular shaped ornament made of a thin sheet of gold-coloured metal. The flat edge of the ornament has a circular hole cut into it. At the centre there are repousse designs of concentric circles in rows, and this is bordered by two rows of repousse dots.

Culture
Andes
Material
gold metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskSf567

A gold-coloured sheet metal mask with embossed facial features and twelve snakes curving outward from the top and sides of the head. The eyes are concentric circles, the mouth has bared teeth and the nose is slab-like. Four small holes near the centre.

Culture
Paracas
Material
gold metal, copper metal and silver metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskSf566

A mask made of sheet metal with humanoid features. Has an overall square shape. The mask is convexly shaped in the upper area and has holes in each corner. Two cotton strings are attached through the upper holes. The eyes are almond-shaped and the nose is in high relief. The small, downturned mouth is flanked by diagonal lines defining the cheeks. Metal areas show through a black layer. There are textile impressions on the area around the mouth.

Culture
Andes
Material
copper metal ?, paint ?, cotton fibre, silver metal ?, gold metal and dye
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentSf594

Flat, thick metal ornament with prong at one end at hole; wide 'bands' (2.5 x 3.5cm.) of squared off curves with pieces between cut out. Dark brown metal base shows where guilding has come off.

Culture
Andes
Material
copper metal and gold metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueSf587

Incomplete plaque with repousse eyes and rows of dots with cut-out geometric shapes inside the body. Two paw-like feet to one side. Gilded surface.

Culture
Andes
Material
gold metal, silver metal ? and copper metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueSf586

Rectangular plaque with three tabs, others missing. Band of triangular and diamond shaped holes at centre with two bands of polygon-shaped holes on either side. Two crescent-shaped holes at one end. Numerous raised dots in rows.

Culture
Andes
Material
copper metal, silver metal ? and gold metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueSf583

Fragment of cut-out repousse metal plaque a hole at each top corner. Top half of face (eyes and forehead) and headdress with snakes descending on both sides. Near the centre of the headdress is a circle of cut-out triangles and other shapes (six total). Diagonal cut-outs at top. Textile pseudomorphs on outer right and bottom.

Culture
Andes
Material
gold metal, silver metal ? and copper metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RattleSf635

Thin sheet metal in the shape of a bivalve, hinged with a fold. Convex surfaces have many raised bumps. Small holes for suspension pass through both sides of the hinge.

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