Necklace

MOA: University of British Columbia

3448/33

Necklace of small light grey and light brown seeds on string with a woven lower section with dangling ornaments - each composed of a white seed, large black seed, and then a tiny brightly coloured feather. The large seed at centre is bright red and black, and lacks the feather.

  • Narrative

    Thought to be from Peru; otherwise provenance unknown.


  • Type of Item necklace
  • Culture Interior Amazonia
  • Material seed, plant fibre, feather
  • Measurements height 32.5 cm, width 18.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Denise Jacques
  • Received from Denise Jacques

  • Made in Peru

  • Collection Date during 1989
  • Ownership Date before September 16, 2020
  • Acquisition Date on September 16, 2020

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3448/0033