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RattleSf758

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. There is one tiny pellet inside. Clear imprints of two plied cords remain imprinted on the surface.

Culture
Andes
Material
copper metal, stone ?, silver metal ? and gold metal ?
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinSf736

A short slender shaft of metal, now somewhat bent with a flaring metal head placed about .5 cm from one end. Both ends are pointed and the shaft appears to have an open seam along its length.

Culture
Andes
Material
copper metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TextileSf806

The white textile has a brown brocade pattern and is composed of three full loom widths and a part of a fourth. A decorative figure eight stitch in two alternating colours joins the loom widths. Each panel alternates areas of lighter and darker supplementary wefts. The pattern of nested diamonds with straight and serrated edges entirely covers the cloth in rows. The entire fabric is cut in two, transverse to the warp direction, and crudely sewn together, matching up the designs. There are no warp selvedges. S-spun-warp and weft of ground cloth. S and z spun supplementary weft.

Culture
Andes
Material
cotton fibre
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CandleSf804

A thick red candle with relief decoration in horizontal bands. Textures are impressed, then highlighted by addition of glittery gold, silver, blue and green paint, green foil and sequins. Patterns include floral, geometric and figurative (Llamas and Lambayeque style figures).

Culture
Andes
Material
paint, metal, fibre and wax
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VesselSf803

A fully modelled ceramic bull of light orange clay, crudely painted white with details in brown paint and green slip. Details of harness and saddle are flat while flowers, tail, tongue etc., are modelled additions. The bull is hollow with a small strap handle in front of the vessel mouth on the animal's back. The loops of fat at the front of the neck, which are part of the ritual cutting and featured prominently.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
clay and glaze
Made in
Santiago de Pupuja, Puno, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Church RepresentationSf802

A fully modeled ceramic church with a domed bell tower and a peaked roof surmounted by a cross. Loosely painted in light and dark brown with details in dark orange and brown. Details of clock and bells are modeled additions.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
paint and clay
Made in
Quinua, Ayacucho, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Church RepresentationSf801

A very large ceramic church of orange-fired clay, crudely painted in off-white with details in two shades of brown. The single tower with dome and bell is surmounted by a cross. Modelled additions are used for the clock and architectural statues. Five modelled humans appear in three doorways. Some chipping and cracking around the base.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Quinua, Ayacucho, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CrownSf800

A gold coloured, foil band with three rows of foil discs. The discs are attached by fine metal hooks which allow the discs to move freely. The two ends of the band have matching holes.

Culture
Andes
Material
gold metal and copper metal ?
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CupSf798

A tall, dark brown wooden cup with a flaring rim. Two geometric motifs alternate in two rows and cover most of the outside of the cup. Nested squares alternate with a six-sided repeated design. A band of connected diamonds encircles the mouth. A narrow metal strap encircles the cup and holds together a vertical crack. The crack is filled with a black substance. A white sustance, probably sand, fills some of the incised designs. Some cracks, chips and insect damage.

Culture
Andes
Material
metal, wood and stain ?
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RattleSf757

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. There are some textile imprints on one side.

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