Coca Bag Item Number: Sf1086 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular, flat coca bag. One side with horse and human pattern, red stripe through center and small pocket. Vertical and horizontal stripes with geometric border at back. Narrow braid strap at top, and multi-coloured decorative edging, with three sets of pom-poms, at the bottom. Small pocket on the outside has same decorative edging at bottom, pom-poms, and access on the inside. Yellow edging on sides and opening of bag.
Cultural Context
Worn by men; Pujllay festival.
Item History
- Made by Isabel Flores (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
- Sf1086
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- sheep wool fibre, synthetic fibre, cotton fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 22.5 cm, width 18.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Creator
- Isabel Flores (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
- 0948/0028