Belt
Item number 1128/3 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Brown leather man's belt is decorated with two rows of white painted metal grommets along the length of the belt. Extra holes form an x-shape near the centre. A bone needle case, containing a sinew threaded needle attached to a fabric and leather strip, is tied to the belt with a 2-ply leather cord. There is an antler ring at the end of the needle case. Leather strips are attached to each end of the belt, one has a metal belt fastener and the other has a series of holes, the last three holes have metal grommets. There is a separate leather strip (b) attached to the end of the belt. Fastened with a narrow (1.6 cm) strap and silver buckle. A tool made from a hollow long-bone (presumably reindeer) is attached with a leather thong.
History Of Use
Men's belts are purchased at the store. Often the wearer embellishes his belt with objects of family wealth in the form of traditional silver jewelry. Saami always wear a belt, low on the hips, with the tunic bloused above it. This forms a pouch where small items are carried. Women's belts are hand-made of bright folk weave or are appliqued in bright designs and are used to hold a needle case and other items for sewing.
Item History
- Made in Finland before 1981
- Collected during 1981
- Owned by Wilhelm Helmer before May 29, 1986
- Received from Wilhelm Helmer (Seller) and Ruth Read Bequest (Funding source) on May 29, 1986
What
- Name
- Belt
- Identification Number
- 1128/3 a-b
- Type of Item
- belt
- Material
- skin, metal, bone and paint
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut, sewn and perforated
- Overall
- height 81.5 cm, width 6.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Finland
Who
- Culture
- Sami
- Previous Owner
- Wilhelm Helmer
- Received from
- Wilhelm Helmer (Seller) and Ruth Read Bequest (Funding source)
When
- Creation Date
- before 1981
- Collection Date
- during 1981
- Ownership Date
- before May 29, 1986
- Acquisition Date
- on May 29, 1986
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 47
- Accession Number
- 1128/0003 a-b
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