Belt Item Number: Sf1083 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Warp-faced belt with while vertical stripes on a black, green and purple ground. One end has braided strips and both ends have black braided ties.
Narrative
Wrapped continuously around the waist of the dress and aksu, ties are fastened together and tucked under the belt.
Cultural Context
Worn by women; mourning costume.
Item History
- Made by Aida Nunez Calle (Maker) in 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
- Belt
- Identification Number
- Sf1083
- Type of Item
- belt
- Material
- sheep wool fibre, dye and alpaca wool fibre ?
- Overall
- height 292.3 cm, width 4.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Creator
- Aida Nunez Calle (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
- 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
- 0948/0053