Arrow Sash Item Number: 1557/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Long, red woven sash with multicoloured bands of weaving running the length; diagonal bands in combinations of blue, green, yellow, white and red. Knotted tassel-like fringe along either end.
History Of Use
The ceinture fléchée (also known as "L'Assomption sash" or "arrow sash") refers to this particular type of colourful woven sash. Métis wear them as part of their traditional regalia. They were also a traditional part of French-Canadian clothing of the 19th century, used by men to tie around their waists over jackets or coats.
Narrative
From the Festival Du Voyageur in Winnipeg.
Iconographic Meaning
Yellow symbolizes prosperity, white represents the connection to the Creator, blue symbolizes water, green symbolizes earth, and red symbolizes the blood that has been, and is being spilled.
Item History
- Made in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada during 1990
- Owned by Louis Riel Metis Association before November 9, 1992
- Received from Louis Riel Metis Association (Donor) on November 9, 1992
What
- Name
- Arrow Sash
- Identification Number
- 1557/1
- Type of Item
- sash
- Material
- acrylic fibre
- Overall
- height 294.0 cm, width 16.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Metis
- Previous Owner
- Louis Riel Metis Association
- Received from
- Louis Riel Metis Association (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1990
- Ownership Date
- before November 9, 1992
- Acquisition Date
- on November 9, 1992
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 1557/0001