Belt Item Number: Sa256 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Belt in vivid blue with a red and yellow border along the edges and a braided tie at each end. The belt is embellished with multicoloured brocade featuring birds, geometric and anthropomorphic (?) elements.
History Of Use
Trade belts are made by professional belt makers in various centres such as Huehuetenango or Totonicapan. This one appears to have been made for tourist or export sale.
Cultural Context
made for sale
Item History
- Made in 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
Who
- Culture
- Maya ?
- 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
- 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
- good
- Accession Number
- 0404/0033