Beads Item Number: Sf677 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
93 globular, golden beads in three sizes strung on synthetic monofilament. The 9 large beads and 2 small beads are shinier than the 82 medium sized beads which are more tarnished. Some of the medium sized beads have traces of red pigment. The beads are constructed of two half spheres of metal that are forced together around the equator of the bead. These beads are precisely cut and joined at the seam.
History Of Use
These beads may be from a variety of necklaces and adornments that were used in both life and funereal contexts. There are several styles and alloys present. These types of beads often have Chimu associations (north coast, 750-1476 C.E.) but may not be limited to the Chimu Style.
Narrative
Pre-Conquest, before 1532 C.E.
Item History
What
- Name
- Beads
- Identification Number
- Sf677
- Type of Item
- bead
- Material
- silver metal ?, plastic, copper metal ? and gold metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- hammered, embossed, gilded ? and adhered
- Overall
- height 45.5 cm, width 9.5 cm, depth 1.4 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Peru
When
- Creation Date
- before 1532
- 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
- 0711/0179