Pendant

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/850 a-b

Figure pendant and fragment, made of pearl shell. a) Pendant with human form, pierced left arm for suspension, semi-circular headdress, rhomboid face with incised eyes, open arms and flattened sides. Incomplete. b) Pendant fragment with flattened sides, incised horizontal line above feet. Incomplete.


  • Type of Item pendant
  • Culture Chancay
  • Material shell
  • Measurements height 1.9 cm, width 1.3 cm, depth 0.1 cm (part a) height 1.3 cm, width 1.1 cm, depth 0.1 cm (part b)

  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
  • Received from Erika H. Sawyer

  • Made in Lima

  • Creation Date between 1000 and 1476
  • Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
  • Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

  • Condition poor
  • Accession Number 2990/0850 a-b