Belt
Item number 853/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Man's black leather belt, edged in red leather and trimmed with rows of white, painted metal grommets and machine stitching. Fastened with concealed metal buckle.
History Of Use
Men's belts are purchased at the store. Belts are decorated with pieces from the family wealth in the form of traditional silver jewelry. Knives and other tools are attached to the belt with thongs. Saami always wear a belt, low on the hips, with the tunic bloused above it. This forms a pouch where small items are carried.
Item History
- Made in Kautokeino, Norway before 1972
- Collected during 1972
- Owned by Miriam Clavir before February 10, 1982
- Received from Miriam Clavir (Donor) on February 10, 1982
What
- Name
- Belt
- Identification Number
- 853/7
- Type of Item
- belt
- Material
- skin, metal, dye and paint
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut, sewn and punched
- Overall
- height 117.5 cm, width 6.7 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kautokeino, Norway
Who
- Culture
- Sami
- Previous Owner
- Miriam Clavir
- Received from
- Miriam Clavir (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- before 1972
- Collection Date
- during 1972
- Ownership Date
- before February 10, 1982
- Acquisition Date
- on February 10, 1982
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 0853/0007
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