Cordage Item Number: Sf953 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
An unfinished length of two-ply twisted cordage made of flattened sun-bleached grass. One end of the sample is folded and the other is a spray of loose ends. The grass is brittle.
History Of Use
Twisted cordage is used to make reed mats, reed boats and egg baskets.
Narrative
Made by a member of the family of Esteban Huatta Cruz especially for the collection.
Specific Techniques
The dried grass is s twisted and plied 2 z.
Cultural Context
sample
Item History
- Made in Taquile, Puno, Peru on June 15, 1984
- Collected by Elizabeth L. Johnson during June 1984
- Owned by Elizabeth L. Johnson before June 13, 1984
- Received from Elizabeth L. Johnson (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on June 13, 1984
What
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Field Collector
- Elizabeth L. Johnson
- Previous Owner
- Elizabeth L. Johnson
- Received from
- Elizabeth L. Johnson (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Taquile, Puno, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- on June 15, 1984
- Collection Date
- during June 1984
- Ownership Date
- before June 13, 1984
- Acquisition Date
- on June 13, 1984
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0992/0021