Coca Bag Item Number: Sf1076 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Dark red, white, pink and yellow rectangular, flat coca bag. Pattern of llamas. Narrow braided cord at top and multi-coloured wrapped cords and pom-poms at bottom. Small flap pocket on the outside with access from the inside. Back has vertical and horizontal stripes with a geometric decorative border.
Cultural Context
Worn by men; Pujllay festival.
Narrative
For Pujllay, the male dancers wear as many of their newest and best bags as they can. The bags hang at their hips with the strap passing over one arm and around their neck.
Item History
- Made by Paulina Flores Pachacopac (Maker) in Candelaria, Chuquisaca, Bolivia during June 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
- Sf1076
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- sheep wool fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 18.5 cm, width 25.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Creator
- Paulina Flores Pachacopac (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
- during June 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
- 0948/0027