Tube

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/732

Hollow bone tube, slightly tapered with irregular exterior surface, smooth interior. Broken, but repaired.


  • Type of Item tube
  • Culture Paracas
  • Material bone, adhesive
  • Measurements height 8.0 cm, diameter 2.0 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Teojate

  • Creation Date between 901 BCE and 201 BCE
  • Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
  • Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 2990/0732