Coca Bag Item Number: Sf1075 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular, flat coca bag with red horse pattern on white ground on one side. Two yellow and green chevron strips down center on each side of outer pocket. Multi-coloured yarns as bottom edging, with three sets of pom-poms. Same edging on bottom of pocket as on bottom edging, also pom-pom on each corner. Yellow green and red edging at sides, with pink and green designs beside. Back has vertical and horizontal stripes, and geometric border along opening of bag.
Cultural Context
Worn by men; every day use.
Item History
- Made by Cecilia 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
- Name
- Coca Bag
- Identification Number
- Sf1075
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- sheep wool fibre, cotton fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 22.3 cm, width 19.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Creator
- Cecilia 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
- 0948/0010