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Tool

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/816

A long-bladed hand tool with a beveled cutting edge. Double headed serpent with curved body in handle. Corroded, but complete.

  • History Of Use

    Instrument used for trepanations or surgeries.

  • Type of Item tool
  • Culture Moche
  • Material copper metal
  • Measurements height 1.0 cm, width 24.5 cm, depth 1.5 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
  • Received from Erika H. Sawyer
  • Made in Peru
  • 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
  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 2990/0816

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