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Bird Figure3592/6

Small pyro-engraved bird figure. The bird's head and body is made from a single gourd, with the stem as the neck and head. A beak is attached to the face and coloured yellow. The bird stands on two tall, thin legs, which are mounted on a convex base made from the bottom of a gourd. The bird's feet are engraved into the gourd. Another piece of gourd is attached to the back of the bird as tail feathers. The side of the base has "MAX INGA A, La Encantada, Chulucanas, Piura, Peru 27-4-80" carved into it.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
gourd fruit and chalk
Made in
Chulucanas, Piura, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Gourd Cup3592/12

Small hollowed-out gourd with floral design around the outside surface. A panel of large flowers, with circular swirls, and leaves wraps around the body. A single uneven line divides it from the undecorated base.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
gourd fruit and paint ?
Made in
Chulucanas, Piura, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Trumpet Horn2990/364

Straight, long, modeled, terracotta trumpet with flaring rim on one side and tubular rim at mouth. Traces of red-brown slip. Broken and repaired.

Culture
Moche
Material
clay and adhesive
Made in
Piura, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ornament2990/807

Throwing stick ornament with bird form and incised detail on curved tail and head. Green patina shows traces of binding. Complete but corroded.

Culture
Moche
Material
copper metal
Made in
Piura, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ornament2990/797

Gilt copper throwing stick ornament with stylized form. Complete but corroded.

Culture
Moche
Material
copper metal and gold metal
Made in
Piura, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pendant2990/776

Copper celt pendant with flattened sides, spirals at haft and hole for suspension in the middle. Complete but corroded.

Culture
Moche
Material
copper metal
Made in
Piura, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ornament2990/796

Lunate copper nose ornament with thin and flattened sides. Corroded but complete.

Culture
Moche
Material
copper metal
Made in
Piura, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Axe Head2990/785

Perforated axe head with a stylized human face on haft. Haft has design of human face with perforated ears. Semi-circular blade with sharpened edge and textile impressions. Corroded; complete.

Culture
Moche
Material
copper metal
Made in
Piura, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mace Head2990/784

Mace head in copper. Perforated star mace. Body has five chisel points and hole in the centre with rounded rim. Fragments of binding cord around rim. Corroded but complete.

Culture
Moche
Material
copper metal
Made in
Piura, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mace Head2990/781

Mace head in copper. Perforated star mace with feather impressions. Body has five chisel points and hole in the centre with rounded rim. Corroded but complete.

Culture
Moche
Material
copper metal
Made in
Piura, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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