Belt Item Number: Sf1122 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wide, dark brown leather belt with a rolled top and two metal buckles and straps for closure at the back. Leather has incised geometric and figurative designs augmented with nails and eyelets. The main part of the belt acts as a long pouch, with the rolled top for a flap.
Cultural Context
Worn by men; particularly for work and for travelling.
Item History
- Made in Candelaria, 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
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- 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
- Candelaria, Chuquisaca, Bolivia
When
- Creation Date
- before 1983
- Collection Date
- during 1983
- Ownership Date
- before October 27, 1983
- Acquisition Date
- on October 27, 1983
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0948/0004