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Letter OpenerH1.43

Metal letter opener with unsharpened blade and two, cut out, cast, pre-Columbian style figures; each on either side of the handle.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
silver metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mate StrawH1.44

Metal tube with a W-like shape cut out of the tube end, followed by three engraved lines; two rings of looped metal pieces midway down; a bird on the end with holes in its breast.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
silver metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SpoonH1.46

Metal spoon with an heraldic cast handle end, jagged branch-like designed handle and a coin bowl with a ridged brim; raised crest-like design on the inner bowl with the words: “IN HOC SIGNO VINCES”. Outer bowl has the words: “PETRUS II..D.G.CONST.IMP.ET PERP.BRAS.DEF. 1861” around the edge; circular flower motive wrapped around the central number, 1000. Plated back.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
silver metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinH1.47

Metal pin with a scallop and triangular edge, incised curved lines, and five circular cut outs surrounding four metal clasps that secure an inset, oval shaped, piece of green glass. A hole sits at the right base of the head which attaches to the long pointed, pin. A similar design is found on the back with paper inserted so the glass appears pink.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
brass metal and glass
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PickH1.50

Metal pick with a tapered, pointed on end and a cast figure of a woman in a dress carrying a child on her back.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
silver metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureH1.51

Metal human figure wearing a dress-like garment with its arms spread out; hands open, palms up. The back is flat with indentation on the head and back. There’s a metal circle attached to the top of the head.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
silver metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BroochH1.52

Metal pin and clasps soldered to a miniature knife with a three lined, grooved handle and leaf pattern sheath. Four thin metal chains made of torus-shaped links attach the following: the knife to its sheath; a metal spoon to the bottom edge opening of the sheath; a wood and metal cup to the bottom middle of the sheath; and a metal iron to the bottom tip of the sheath.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
silver metal and wood
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Key RingH1.53

Metal, circular, keychain with geometric patterned border on the outside edge; depiction of St. Christopher on one side, a llama on the other.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
silver metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DrumC1382

Carved wood drum with an hourglass-like shape with a rounded handle on one side. The ends of the handles go into the mouths of two incised figures; one has a cowrie shell inlaid eye. The opposite side has two identical figures. The centre of the drum has a band of geometric pattern carved in relief. A piece of skin is attached to the top with cotton and fibre twine. There are remnants of red pigment.

Culture
New Guinea
Material
snake skin, fibre, cowrie shell, wood and pigment
Made in
Mount Hagen, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentH1.54

Silver coated brass ornament; etched disc with circular pattern consisting of circles and half circles inside of a lined, scalloped edge; green glass set in raised, circular, central piece of metal; thin, pointed, metal strip riveted to and folded over from disc creating a prong.

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