Wrist Band

MOA: University of British Columbia

3314/12

Beaded rectangular band with two strands extending from both the left and right sides, which then fasten together. The strands on the left have looped ends and the ones on the right have taupe-coloured seeds on the ends. Strands are black. The band has a geometric pattern composed of yellow on a light burgundy background. There are two yellow dots on either side of a yellow diamond in the centre of the geometric pattern. Band has a thin black border.

  • 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 18.6 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 3314/0012