Wrist Band

MOA: University of British Columbia

3314/11

Beaded rectangular band with strands extending from the left and right sides, which then fasten together. The strand on the left has a looped end and the one on the right has a taupe-coloured seed on the end. Strands are black. The band has a geometric pattern composed of yellow on a black background.

  • History Of Use

    Worn by artists but also sold outside the community.


  • Type of Item band
  • Culture Shipibo
  • Material plastic, fibre, seed
  • Measurements height 5.7 cm, width 23.2 cm, depth 0.2 cm (overall)

  • Field Collector Anthony A. Shelton
  • Previous Owner Silvia Ricopa, Olinda Silvano Inuma de
  • Received from Silvia Ricopa, Olinda Silvano Inuma de, Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget

  • Made in Peru
  • Collected in Vancouver

  • Creation Date during 2018
  • Collection Date during 2018
  • Ownership Date before August 28, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on August 28, 2018

  • Item Classes beadwork
  • Condition excellent
  • Accession Number 3314/0011