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NecklaceSf668

A string of 429 disc shaped shell beads ranging in hue from orange to white. There is a golden pendant made from a strip of metal with rounded ends which is folded across the transverse centre so that the two halves are open above the other. The surface of the pendant has some black discolouration and small areas of green deposit.

Culture
Andes
Material
shell, copper metal ?, cotton fibre and gold metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeadsSf667

463 small, black stone beads and one green stone bead are interspersed with 7 golden ellipsoid beads of rolled metal. One cylindrical bead with closed ends and an embossed figure on its golden surface is positioned centrally. The embossed figure is frontal with arms outspread. Details of a semi-lunar headdress, ear spools and decorated chin strap outline a face with generalized features. A lower tunic border or loincloth is shown. There are traces or red pigment on the bead. One rolled bead is lighter in colour and more tarnished than the other.

Culture
Andes
Material
plastic, pigment, silver metal ?, copper metal ?, gold metal and stone
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeadsSf666

A single strand of disc-shaped and cylindrical beads arranged in alternating colour groups of purple and light orange and strung on synthetic monofilament. The cylindrical beads are grouped in the centre, opposite the tie in the monofilament. The colour groupings are arranged symmetrically. There are 20 cylindrical beads and 235 disc-shaped beads. Some beads have worm holes.

Culture
Andes
Material
plastic and shell
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RattleSf746

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 2 or more pellets, probably stone, inside. There are faint textile impressions on both sides.

Culture
Andes
Material
copper metal, silver metal ?, stone ? and gold metal ?
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RattleSf745

Thin sheet metal in the shape of a bivalve, hinged with a fold. Convex surfaces have many raised bumps. Three small holes for suspension pass through the sides of the hinge. There is one tiny pellet inside, probably a stone.

Culture
Andes
Material
gold metal ?, stone ?, silver metal ? and copper metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RattleSf744

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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RattleSf743

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 two stone pellets inside.

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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Bolas WeightSf632

Black, ellipsoid stone with a smooth surface, slightly flattened ends and a central transverse groove.

Culture
Andes
Material
stone
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bolas WeightSf631

A greenish, ellipsoid stone with a smooth surface, slightly flattened ends and a central transverse groove.

Culture
Andes
Material
stone
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PounderSf630

A t-shaped, stone pounder with small lugs, flat top and a rounded but narrow striking surface. The stone is brown with flecks of light green.

Culture
Andes
Material
stone
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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