Skirt Item Number: K2.143 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular, indigo cotton skirt consisting of two small rectangular pieces hand sewn together. The design consists of thin bands of open work and threaded fringe on each end.
History Of Use
Wrap-around woman's skirt
Item History
- Made in Abuja, Nigeria
- Collected by Michael Mason during 1964
- Owned by Michael Mason before October 20, 1970
- Received from Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Michael Mason (Seller) on October 20, 1970
What
- Name
- Skirt
- Identification Number
- K2.143
- Type of Item
- skirt
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven
- Overall
- height 152.7 cm, width 83.6 cm
Who
- Culture
- Gbari
- Field Collector
- Michael Mason
- Previous Owner
- Michael Mason
- Received from
- Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Michael Mason (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Abuja, Nigeria
When
- Collection Date
- during 1964
- Ownership Date
- before October 20, 1970
- Acquisition Date
- on October 20, 1970
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0172/0043