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PlaqueSf587

Incomplete plaque with repousse eyes and rows of dots with cut-out geometric shapes inside the body. Two paw-like feet to one side. Gilded surface.

Culture
Andes
Material
gold metal, silver metal ? and copper metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueSf586

Rectangular plaque with three tabs, others missing. Band of triangular and diamond shaped holes at centre with two bands of polygon-shaped holes on either side. Two crescent-shaped holes at one end. Numerous raised dots in rows.

Culture
Andes
Material
copper metal, silver metal ? and gold metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueSf583

Fragment of cut-out repousse metal plaque a hole at each top corner. Top half of face (eyes and forehead) and headdress with snakes descending on both sides. Near the centre of the headdress is a circle of cut-out triangles and other shapes (six total). Diagonal cut-outs at top. Textile pseudomorphs on outer right and bottom.

Culture
Andes
Material
gold metal, silver metal ? and copper metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceSf671

A string of 521 disc-shaped beads, mostly red-orange. The diameter of the beads varies from .2 to .6 cm. They are strung on a brown, hand spun cotton string. There are some beads of contrasting texture and colours like green, purple and black which may be stone.

Culture
Andes
Material
cotton fibre, stone and shell
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceSf670

Two strands of small, disc-shaped, white beads which are strung on handspun and plied brown cotton. The beads are quite regular in diameter but the width varies between 0.1-0.3 cm. The ends are tied together in a knot. Total of 629 beads.

Culture
Andes
Material
cotton fibre and shell ?
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceSf669

Necklace composed of one complete strand and one broken strand of small, disc-shaped white beads which are strung on handspun and plied brown cotton. The beads are fairly regular in diameter, but vary in width between 0.1-0.3 cm. The ends of the cotton string are tied together in a knot. Total of 446 beads.

Culture
Andes
Material
cotton fibre and shell ?
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BalanceSf637

A hollow wooden balance, elliptical in cross-section, that tapers slightly towards each end. The opening is larger at one end and the wall thickness varies around each opening. Two holes, equidistant from each end, are drilled through the bar wall.

Culture
Andes
Material
cotton fibre and wood
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RattleSf635

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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MedallionNe218

Oval-shaped, hide backing with coloured strands of beads sewn on in concentric rows. Moving towards the centre, the outermost border is three red strands, followed by three light blue strands, with three dark blue strands in the centre. Hide entirely covered by beadwork. Edging in red bead pattern.

Culture
Plains Cree
Material
glass, cotton fibre and skin
Made in
Saskatchewan, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueSf605

Thick, gilded disc with an incised design of a profile of an animal head with ears, long muzzle, extended tongue, and two serrated horns or crests on the top of the head. The eye outline and pupil are oval-shaped. Five incised squares surround the ear area. The design fits inside a circular, incised border. There is a small hole above the head near the border.

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