Crown

Item number Sf559 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Two sheet metal strips fastened together and folded to make a square. There are matching holes at the overlap. The top edge has twelve three-pronged protrusions which are broken off at varying heights. Hundreds of broken hooks are arranged in rows, covering the surface. Four unbroken hooks suspend metal discs. Many disc imprints are visible on the surface. Small areas of gilded surface are visible.

History Of Use

Square crowns like this one probably had a wicker form inside to fit the head (p.c. Sr. W. Alva, brunning museum). The use of bangles attached by staples is typical if Vicus metalwork.

Narrative

Vicus style, Early Intermediate Period, 300 b.c-C.E. 200.

Iconographic Meaning

The three pronged projections are probably stylized feathers.

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
Crown
Identification Number
Sf559 a-b
Type of Item
crown
Material
silver metal ?, gold metal and copper metal
Manufacturing Technique
hammered, cut, gilded and stapled
Overall
height 16.9 cm, width 18.5 cm, depth 15.7 cm

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Peru

Who

Culture
Andes
Previous Owner
Anonymous
Received from
Anonymous (Donor)

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
0711/0061 a-b
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