Skirt
Item number Sf962 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Skirt of off-white wool with a full slit opening, a waistband and a hem bound in white synthetic cloth. Re-plied cord ties finish the ends of the waistband.
History Of Use
Bayeta is made by males on the treadle loom and is used for garments that are cut to size and sewn, such as trousers, shirts, skirts and vests. The style, the construction and and the loom used are non-indigenous and derive from Spanish peasant tradition. Handspun sheep's wool is the traditional material, but synthetic yarns are now used. At about one year of age, boys are dressed in the circular, wrap-around skirt along with a shirt and knitted cap. The skirt is very practical for hygienic purposes as its wide sweep keeps it from getting wet. At age 3 or 4, boys begin to wear long trousers.
Cultural Context
male toddler
Specific Techniques
Plain weave; machine and hand stitched.
Narrative
Made by Rosendo Quispe Cruz for his 15 month old son, Mario Quispe Marca. Made on request for the Museum.
Item History
- Made by Rosendo Quispe Cruz (Maker) in Taquile, Puno, Peru between May 1983 and May 15, 1983
- Collected by Mary Frame during 1983
- Owned by Mary Frame before October 27, 1983
- Received from Mary Frame (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on October 27, 1983
What
- Name
- Skirt
- Identification Number
- Sf962
- Type of Item
- skirt
- Material
- synthetic fibre and wool fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven and spun
- Overall
- height 35.0 cm, width 70.5 cm, depth 5.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Taquile, Puno, Peru
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Creator
- Rosendo Quispe Cruz (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Mary Frame
- Previous Owner
- Mary Frame
- Received from
- Mary Frame (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
When
- Creation Date
- between May 1983 and May 15, 1983
- Collection Date
- during 1983
- Ownership Date
- before October 27, 1983
- Acquisition Date
- on October 27, 1983
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0948/0074
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