Pendant
MOA: University of British Columbia
2990/755
Bird pendant, made of polished bone. Pointed beak is facing upwards, square and incised body with a small suspension hole at its back; triangular base. Orange-red and black pigment in grooves. Well preserved.
- Type of Item pendant
- Culture Nasca
- Material bone, paint
- Measurements height 0.4 cm, width 2.7 cm, depth 1.6 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
- Received from Erika H. Sawyer
- Made in Ica
- 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 2990/0755