Cordage Item Number: Sf954 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
An unfinished length of braided cordage made of flattened sun-bleached grass. One end of the sample is folded and the other is a spray of loose ends. Grass is brittle.
History Of Use
Lengths of braided cordage are used to carry water pots and to make lids for water pots.
Cultural Context
sample
Specific Techniques
The dried grass is obliquely interlaced in a 1:1 order with 3 strands. Each strand is made up of an untwisted bunch of grass.
Narrative
Made by a member of the family of Esteban Huatta Cruz especially for the collection.
Item History
- Made by Esteban Huatta Cruz (Maker) in Taquile, Puno, Peru on June 15, 1984
- Collected by Elizabeth L. Johnson during 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
- Creator
- Esteban Huatta Cruz (Maker)
- 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 1984
- Ownership Date
- before June 13, 1984
- Acquisition Date
- on June 13, 1984
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0992/0023