Skirt Item Number: Se128 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Square of black cloth with seam at rear to form tube. Top edge has two white applique bands, with white and orange embroidery between. Bottom edge has two white applique strips. Large embroidered front panel bordered at sides by orange embroidery. Very large embroidered cross motif, outlined by white and orange embroidery, orange zig-zag, and white applique. Rear panel plain. Edges finished.
History Of Use
Made and worn by women. Garments have traditionally been reserved for special occasions. With the introduction of Western-style clothes, traditional garments are worn even less frequently.
Item History
- Made in Peru
- Collected during 1973
- Owned by Tom A. Wylie before October 8, 1980
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Tom A. Wylie (Seller) on October 8, 1980
What
- Name
- Skirt
- Identification Number
- Se128
- Type of Item
- skirt
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven, sewn, appliqued and embroidered
- Overall
- height 71.2 cm, diameter 74.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Shipibo
- Previous Owner
- Tom A. Wylie
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Tom A. Wylie (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Peru
When
- Collection Date
- during 1973
- Ownership Date
- before October 8, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on October 8, 1980
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0665/0004