Shawl Item Number: 1181/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Shawl composed of two rectangular pieces of woven cloth sewn together at the centre to form a wider piece of fabric. The shawl has parallel bands of geometric designs in light grey-green, light pink and medium blue, including a tree of life design.
History Of Use
Used by women for carrying food or a baby or as a shawl.
Specific Techniques
Ikat weaving from a backstrap loom.
Item History
- Made in Guatemala
- Collected in Totonicapan, Guatemala during 1982
- Owned by Robert Sexton before January 9, 1987
- Received from Robert Sexton (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on January 9, 1987
What
- Name
- Shawl
- Identification Number
- 1181/1
- Type of Item
- shawl
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 105.2 cm, width 187.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Maya ?
- Previous Owner
- Robert Sexton
- Received from
- Robert Sexton (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Guatemala
- Collected in
- Totonicapan, Guatemala
When
- Collection Date
- during 1982
- Ownership Date
- before January 9, 1987
- Acquisition Date
- on January 9, 1987
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1181/0001