Skirt Item Number: Se154 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Skirt made of a tube of black cotton fabric with a geometric design in applique and embroidery featuring cross and key motifs in white applique strips, and green, orange, yellow, blue, and white embroidery. The design is reflected in mirror image around perpendicular bisector.
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
- Se154
- Type of Item
- skirt
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven, sewn, appliqued and embroidered
- Overall
- height 72.0 cm, width 71.5 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
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 89
- Accession Number
- 0665/0031