Sash Item Number: Sa206 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Sash made of red cotton with brocaded multicoloured geometric design borders at both ends. Finished with a fringe made of twisted warp yarns at each end.
History Of Use
Sash wound around waist several times and ends tucked in to hold up men's trousers. Worn as part of a ceremonial costume.
Cultural Context
worn by men
Item History
- Made in Chichicastenango, Quiche, 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
- Sash
- Identification Number
- Sa206
- Type of Item
- sash
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven and brocaded
- Overall
- height 27.0 cm, width 272.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Quiche
- 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
- Chichicastenango, Quiche, 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
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0404/0001 c