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TweezersSf655

Two convex metal circles, one above the other, are connected by a folded strap of the same metal. A hole in the fold of the strap secures a handspun cotton yarn on which nineteen stone and shell beads are strung. The beads vary in size and shape. The colour range includes blue-green, yellow and red-purple. The metal object has traces of red pigment over the entire surface, inside and out.

Culture
Andes
Material
stone, copper metal ?, silver metal ?, gold metal, pigment, cotton fibre and shell
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaceSf517

A thick disc with a serrated edge and cut-out patterns surrounding a cylinder. The geometric, cut-out pattern repeats four times. Head of mace only.

Culture
Andes
Material
copper metal and gold metal ?
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaceSf520

A circular metal mace (head only). Quite thick; edge of disc has one groove running around its circumference with 32 equally spaced cross grooves.

Culture
Andes
Material
copper metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaceSf510

A circular metal mace (head only) with a hole at the centre.

Culture
Andes
Material
copper metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaceSf505

A circular metal mace (head only) with green deposit on surface. Central circular collar extends above and below the disc which has a fluted edge.

Culture
Andes
Material
copper metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KnifeSf503

A crescent-shaped blade with an elaborate shaft and t-shaped handle. The shaft has a low relief, frontal human figure (Janus) with upraised arms, set between the outer struts. The figure wears a fringed tunic and a casque-like hat, as well as ear and nose ornaments. Digits, shirt fringe and hat are incised.

Culture
Chimu ?
Material
copper metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PotSf621

Blackware double whistling jar; tapering spout is connected by a flat bridge and a short tube to another vessel in the shape of a bird. Features of beak and wings are generalized. Some details, like eyes and legs are modelled. Air intake holes on head.

Culture
Chimu
Material
clay
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PotSf620

A hand built, oxidation fired ceramic with two tapering spouts connected by an arched strap handle; flat bottomed vessel with abrupt shoulder where rounded bowl shapes of upper and lower sections meet. Profile bird with curving beak and talons repeated twice on upper body. Geometric designs of concentric circles, crosses, angular hooks and 's' shapes fill background. Slip decoration in red/brown, orange, off-white and outlined in dark brown. Raised circular addition directly under handle.

Culture
Andes
Material
glaze and clay
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PotSf619

Vessel is made up of two barrel-like shapes, surmounted by a stirrup spout. Outer surfaces covered with a red-orange slip with traces of black painting on stirrup spout and on upper half of vessel body. Black designs on the 'barrels' are hatched and spiky, circular shapes. Each 'barrel' end has a large, recessed circle. Tall, slightly flaring spout. A well made ceramic with limited surface pocking.

Culture
Chimu ? or Lambayeque ?
Material
clay, paint and glaze
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureSf618

A solid ceramic female figure, modelled on front side only. Face markings of triangles and stripes are painted in red slip and black pigment on top of white slip. Figure is frontal with partially modelled arms are bent lying across midsection. A loincloth and female genitalia are indicated by incising. The figure wears a red and black painted necklace or hat chin strap as well as a square-like hat. The eye is teardrop in shape. Slip is flaking off.

Culture
Andes
Material
clay and glaze
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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