Fragment: Crown Item Number: Sf786 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Crown fragment: a u-shaped piece of sheet metal with three parallel prongs. Inserted into the metal are eleven evenly-spaced hooks arranged in rows. Gilded surface.

History Of Use

Appear to be fragments from the upper edge of a crown similar to a square crown in this collection (Sf559). Square crowns would have had a wicker form inside to fit the head (p.c. Sr. W. Alva, Bruning Museum). The mechanical attachment of bangles by staples is typical of Vicus metalwork.

Narrative

Vicus style, Early Intermediate Period; 300 B.C.E.-200 C.E.

Iconographic Meaning

The three prong projection is probably a stylized feather.

Item History

  • Made in Peru between 301 BCE and 200
  • Collected between 1949 and 1966
  • Owned by Anonymous before May 4, 1981
  • Received from Anonymous (Donor) on May 4, 1981

What

Name
Fragment: Crown
Identification Number
Sf786
Type of Item
crown
Material
copper metal, silver metal ? and gold metal
Manufacturing Technique
hammered, mechanically joined, gilded and cut
Overall
height 0.7 cm, width 6.1 cm, depth 4.7 cm

Who

Culture
Andes
Previous Owner
Anonymous
Received from
Anonymous (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Peru

When

Creation Date
between 301 BCE and 200
Collection Date
between 1949 and 1966
Ownership Date
before May 4, 1981
Acquisition Date
on May 4, 1981

Other

Item Classes
metalwork
Condition
poor
Accession Number
0711/0288