Scarf Item Number: Ee4.24 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Light blue scarf of soft silk with design of medallions and scrolls enclosed by a squared spiral border in damask-like style. Fringed ends.
History Of Use
Various types of ceremonial scarves are used as a greeting presentation throughout the Himalayan region. This one, being coloured and made of silk, is like those used on very special occasions or by members of the elite.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Item History
- Made in Qinghai, China before 1948
- Collected during 1948
- Owned by Beatrice Pilon before June 4, 1975
- Received from Beatrice Pilon (Donor) on June 4, 1975
What
- Name
- Scarf
- Identification Number
- Ee4.24
- Type of Item
- scarf
- Material
- silk fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven
- Overall
- height 34.3 cm, width 93.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tibetan
- Previous Owner
- Beatrice Pilon
- Received from
- Beatrice Pilon (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Qinghai, China
When
- Creation Date
- before 1948
- Collection Date
- during 1948
- Ownership Date
- before June 4, 1975
- Acquisition Date
- on June 4, 1975
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0284/0005