Pubic Cover Item Number: B57 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A rounded triangular-shaped metal piece that has a branch and leaf design with geometric patterns on the borders in relief. Two loops are soldered at the top.
History Of Use
Worn by small female children as a pubic covering.
Item History
- Made in Sarawak, Malaysia before 1927
- Collected between 1895 and 1927
- Owned by Frank Burnett before 1927
- Received from Frank Burnett (Donor) on July 25, 1927
What
- Name
- Pubic Cover
- Identification Number
- B57
- Type of Item
- cover
- Material
- silver metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- repousse and chased
- Overall
- height 7.4 cm, width 6.2 cm, depth 1.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Malay
- Previous Owner
- Frank Burnett
- Received from
- Frank Burnett (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sarawak, Malaysia
When
- Creation Date
- before 1927
- Collection Date
- between 1895 and 1927
- Ownership Date
- before 1927
- Acquisition Date
- on July 25, 1927
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2191/0265