Helmet Item Number: Sf1070 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A black leather and felt ? helmet trimmed with multi-coloured beads, sequins, yarn, foil, and a commercially woven tape. Fawn ? lining. The main design around the top of the head is consisting of a swirl pattern.
Narrative
Worn pulled down over the ears with the more extensive beading at the front.
Cultural Context
Worn by women; every day use.
Item History
- Made by Genaro Flores Y 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
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Creator
- Genaro Flores Y 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
- 0948/0040