Belt Item Number: Sf1128 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Belt woven with a geometric pattern in alternating yellow and red blocks with off-white and green edges. One end of the belt is finished with two braided strands. Red, pink and green braided ties are attached at each end.
Narrative
Wrapped continuously around the waist of the dress, ties are fastened together and tucked under the belt.
Cultural Context
Worn by women; every day use.
Item History
- Made by Conceptiona Quispe Nunez (Maker) in Chuquisaca, Bolivia before 1983
- Collected by Mary Frame during 1983
- Owned by Mary Frame before October 27, 1983
- Received from Mary Frame (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on October 27, 1983
What
- Name
- Belt
- Identification Number
- Sf1128
- Type of Item
- belt
- Material
- sheep wool fibre, cotton fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 3.5 cm, width 73.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Creator
- Conceptiona Quispe Nunez (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Mary Frame
- Previous Owner
- Mary Frame
- Received from
- Mary Frame (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Chuquisaca, Bolivia
When
- Creation Date
- before 1983
- Collection Date
- during 1983
- Ownership Date
- before October 27, 1983
- Acquisition Date
- on October 27, 1983
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0948/0057