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OrnamentSf608

A flat circular plaque with an incised design. The narrow body of the incised figure is segmented by repetitions of interlocking double-headed serpents. The figure has identical, triangular heads at both ends with ears, whiskers, eyes and a protruding tongue. The figure is surrounded by a halo of lines. The surface of the disc is encrusted with green, black and orange deposits.

Culture
Andes
Material
copper metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentSf607

A sheet metal fragment of a zoomorphic head with embossed details. The head has a large protruding tongue and forward tilting crest or ear on top of the head. The mouth is wide open and the eye is tear-drop in shape. Raised dots outline the head.

Culture
Andes
Material
gold metal ? and copper metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueSf606

Thick, gilded disc with an incised profile of an animal head with ears, a long muzzle, an extended tongue, and two serrated horns or crests. The eye outline and pupil are oval-shaped. There are five incised squares beside the ear. The design fits inside a circular, incised border. There is a hole above the head near the border. The back is undecorated.

Culture
Andes
Material
copper metal, gold metal and silver metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeadsSf676

136 globular and convexly biconical golden beads of the same approximate size strung on white cord. They are constructed of two half spheres of metal that are forced together around the equator of the bead. Many of the beads have a dark tarnish overlaying the golden surface. A few have green surface deposits. Some have traces of red pigment on the surface. A number have breaks, particularly along the seam. Four beads are entirely split along the seam.

Culture
Andes
Material
silver metal ?, plastic, copper metal ? and gold metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KnifeSf536

A flaring blade with a slightly curved edge is surmounted by a humanoid head with looped ears and shell inlays on a simple helmet. Tiny arms jut out in front and the hands hold a shallow bowl at chin level. Two loop ears, one of which is bent flat against the head. One shell inlay on helmet is missing. Triangular indentations for three inlays on the back of the head are empty. The eyes and the mouth may also have held inlays. There is a deep hole under the back edge of the helmet.

Culture
Andes
Material
copper metal and shell
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KnifeSf535

An ovoid blade with a flat perpendicular handle which is bent over to form a loop at the top.

Culture
Andes
Material
bronze metal ?
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KnifeSf534

A narrow, curved blade with rounded ends that is attached to a solid cylindrical handle which ends in an animal head. The head has ears, ringed eyes and a long muzzle with mouth and nostrils.

Culture
Andes
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BraceletSf564

A wide bracelet of silvery metal bent into a tapering tube with a gap between the edges. Opposite each other across the gap are two small holes. There are textile impressions on the silver surface.

Culture
Andes
Material
silver metal and copper metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BraceletSf563

A wide bracelet of silvery metal bent into a tapering tube with a gap between the edges. Opposite each other across the gap are two small holes. Textile impressions on silver surface.

Culture
Andes
Material
copper metal and silver metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Halibut HookNbz686

U-shaped, bent metal hook, one sharp end bent inwards at an angle, the upper end bent outwards. A loop of knotted twine is attached to middle of upper arm; remains of cotton cord are coiled around the front arm.

Culture
Coast Salish: Shishalh ?
Material
iron metal and cotton fibre
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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