Pin Item Number: Sf736 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

A short slender shaft of metal, now somewhat bent with a flaring metal head placed about .5 cm from one end. Both ends are pointed and the shaft appears to have an open seam along its length.

History Of Use

Appears to be a pin with a cast head. Pins and needles are frequently constructed from rolled sheet metal.

Narrative

Pre-Conquest, before 1532 C.E.

Item History

  • Made in Peru before 1532
  • Collected between 1949 and 1966
  • Owned by Anonymous before May 4, 1981
  • Received from Anonymous (Donor) on May 4, 1981

What

Name
Pin
Identification Number
Sf736
Type of Item
pin
Material
copper metal
Manufacturing Technique
hammered, cut, rolled and cast
Overall
height 3.6 cm, width 0.4 cm, depth 0.3 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
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
0711/0238