Flute Strap Item Number: Sf1129 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Flute strap with a woven horse design in red, dark green and dark purple on off-white with a yellow and red border along the edges. The braided ends are sewn together as well as wrapped with grey, off-white and yellow wool cords.
Narrative
The strap is worn around the neck, it is tied to the flute with the attached cords.
Cultural Context
Worn by men; Pujllay festival.
Item History
- Made by Leona Condori Santoval (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
- Flute Strap
- Identification Number
- Sf1129
- Type of Item
- strap
- Material
- sheep wool fibre, dye and cotton fibre
- Overall
- height 2.0 cm, width 47.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Creator
- Leona Condori Santoval (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
- 0948/0034