Shawl Item Number: 772/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Shawl composed of black fabric with bands of dark red running the length near the edges. The shawl is embroidered with multicoloured vertical bands of floral and geometric designs as well as humanoid figures and bird figures. There is also an inset band of multicoloured woven losenge designs near each end, and each end is finished with a fringe.
Item History
- Made in Sumatra, Indonesia ?
- Owned by Jean Fahrni before November 4, 1981
- Received from Jean Fahrni (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on November 4, 1981
What
- Name
- Shawl
- Identification Number
- 772/2
- Type of Item
- shawl
- Material
- cotton fibre ? and dye
- Overall
- height 66.5 cm, width 181.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Sumatran ?
- Previous Owner
- Jean Fahrni
- Received from
- Jean Fahrni (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sumatra, Indonesia ?
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 4, 1981
- Acquisition Date
- on November 4, 1981
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0772/0002