Tunic Item Number: Se135 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Poncho style tunic made of two square piece of dark brown fabric sewn together at the sides. A small area was left open for the arms; slit opening for the neck. Back a has faint black geometric design. Front has an elaborate embroidered geometric pattern in white, yellow, green and green bordered by white appliqué bands on all sides. Majority of motif is a repeating cross-like form. Bottom edge has two strips of white appliqué around circumference.
History Of Use
Embroidered kené (all over design); made by women. The cushma has been noted in the region since 1767. It is normally a man's garment for special occasions. With the introduction of Western-style clothes, traditional garments are now worn less frequently.
Item History
- Made in Peru before 1973
- 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
- Tunic
- Identification Number
- Se135
- Type of Item
- tunic
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven, sewn, appliqued and embroidered
- Overall
- height 105.3 cm, width 111.0 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
- Creation Date
- before 1973
- Collection Date
- during 1973
- Ownership Date
- before October 8, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on October 8, 1980
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0665/0011