Helmet Item Number: Sf1139 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A black leather and felt ? helmet trimmed with tape, eyelets, multi-coloured beads, sequins, yarn, foil, and black leather. The main design around the top of the head is consisting of a swirl pattern.
History Of Use
Worn with beads at the front and the back, the side with more elaborate beading is worn at the front.
Cultural Context
Worn by men and women, on a daily basis and also worn with the men's Pujllay costume.
Item History
- Made by Genaro Flores Y Vargas (Maker) 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
- Creator
- Genaro Flores Y Vargas (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
- 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
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0948/0007