Bag Item Number: Sa192 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bag in alternating off-white and dark brown horizontal bands with interlocking repeated square edges. The adjustable strap is formed by a loop of grey wool at one side and a band of off-white and brown wool.
History Of Use
Shoulder bags were both knitted and worn by men. They were used to carry money, food, papers and small purchases. These bags vary from village to village.
Cultural Context
Carried by men.
Item History
What
- Name
- Bag
- Identification Number
- Sa192
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- wool fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- knitted and woven
- Overall
- height 24.0 cm, width 22.0 cm, depth 2.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Cakchiquel
- Previous Owner
- Inge Ruus
- Received from
- Inge Ruus (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Solola, Solola, Guatemala
When
- Creation Date
- before 1976
- Collection Date
- during 1976
- Ownership Date
- before August 11, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on August 11, 1976
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0319/0001 f