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Bead

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/878

Conch shell bead with rounded body and flat sides. Perforated for threading it and make a necklace. Well preserved.

  • Narrative

    According to Sawyer, the size of the bead indicates the import of large shells (strombus) from north of the equator, since there are no local conch shells on the Peruvian coast with this type ot thickness.

  • Type of Item bead
  • Culture Paracas
  • Material conch shell
  • Measurements height 1.5 cm, diameter 1.7 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
  • Received from Erika H. Sawyer
  • Made in Teojate
  • Creation Date between 101 BCE and 800
  • Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
  • Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2990/0878

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