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PlaqueSf694

Triangular yellow metal embossed plaque with humanoid face, sun-like design above face on semi-circular headdress, and step-like designs below face to rounded point at bottom. There are also three sets of two holes punctured through the metal.

Culture
Andes
Material
silver metal ? and gold metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeadsSf663

Green and blue/green stone beads are interspersed with 18 barrel-shaped and one ellipsoid bead made of golden metal. The 134 stone beads are a mixture of disc-shaped, barrel-shaped and irregular shapes. They are arranged symmetrically on either side of the golden ellipsoid bead. The ellipsoid bead is made of two hemispheres of sheet metal while the other metal beads are rolled with a simple overlap join. Strung on monofilament.

Culture
Andes
Material
plastic, silver metal ?, copper metal ?, gold metal, serpentine stone and turquoise mineral
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeadsSf662

Assorted stone beads of grey, turquoise, yellow, blue, brown and white with a single pendant bead. The pendant is rhomboidal with one broken corner and has a patch of turquoise as well as milky white areas veined with green. There is a rough symmetry in the arrangement of beads on either side of the pendant. Several beads appear to be made of shell, while one is cast metal.

Culture
Andes
Material
copper metal, shell, stone, turquoise mineral and mineral
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BladeSf522

A paddle-like blade extends from a socket with an open seam. The blade is narrow but widens towards the edge. The corners are rounded and the edge is bevelled.

Culture
Andes
Material
bronze metal ?
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Axe HeadSf521

A thick, flaring blade that emerges from a wide ring.

Culture
Andes
Material
copper metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BladeSf515

A rounded blade with a socketed shaft. The shaft is a thick-walled cylinder with a lengthwise irregularity on one side. A few flecks of gilding visible on surface.

Culture
Andes
Material
copper metal and gold metal ?
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KnifeSf513

A flaring blade with an open work handle of step triangle designs. Finial decoration consists of three balls, each with three indented holes (meant to represent facial features ?) on either side of a central loop. Incised design on the blade of a triangular headed serpent with ears, whiskers and a splayed body. Small incised bird near the serpent mouth.

Culture
Moche
Material
copper metal
Made in
Piura, Peru ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Axe HeadSf512

A heavy, t-shaped axe head made of cast metal. One side is relatively smooth; the other is pitted and irregular.

Culture
Andes
Material
copper metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketEdz1361 a-d

Four-piece, three-tiered, round cake basket in black lacquered wicker work with gold, swirl, line and floral designs. Part a: base with stand-up handle; four orange/red painted sections; prominent wicker work in two horizontal sets divided by a black band. Handle of bamboo slats with red painted bands at corners; curved, forged metal handle at top attached with two curved metal strips. Part b: centre tray with middle orange/red section with prominent wicker work. Part c: top tray with gold painted twining through centre of wicker work. Part d: lid; top and sides made of orange/red wicker work; top centre features a back section with scalloped edges and a faint floral design painted in gold.

Culture
Chinese
Material
lacquer, metal, paint and bamboo grass
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spoon1264/12

Metal spoon with long scalloped and jagged handle. Bowl of spoon is round and flares upwards at an angle. Handle of spoon has raised dots on it.

Culture
Asante
Material
metal
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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