Cloth Item Number: Sa249 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cloth woven with solid multicoloured bands alternating with blue and white striped bands. Formed by two panels joined together with a blue insertion stitched band (randa) along the seam. Warp-faced, multi-strand white weft (gives a ribbed appearance). At one end the wefts show where the stitching is loose and pulled together at each side. Several small stains. Pulled threads.
History Of Use
Shawl or tzute, which is a large utility cloth usually woven on a back strap loom. They are used for many purposes, including: a sling to carry an infant, wood or other loads; on the shoulder as protection from heavy loads; or, as a head covering (Dieterich).
Narrative
Purchased in Guatemala City. Referred to as a 'cargador' on tag (since removed).
Cultural Context
worn by a woman
Item History
- Made in San Pedro De Sacatepequez, Guatemala before 1976
- Collected during 1976
- Owned by Inge Ruus before August 5, 1977
- Received from Inge Ruus (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on August 5, 1977
What
- Name
- Cloth
- Identification Number
- Sa249
- Type of Item
- cloth
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven and embroidered
- Overall
- height 134.0 cm, width 149.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Cakchiquel
- Previous Owner
- Inge Ruus
- Received from
- Inge Ruus (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- San Pedro De Sacatepequez, Guatemala
When
- Creation Date
- before 1976
- Collection Date
- during 1976
- Ownership Date
- before August 5, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on August 5, 1977
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 0404/0004 c