Belt
Item number Sf463 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Hand-woven belt with a central yellow and white rectangular geometric design bordered on each side with a black and white chevron pattern with interludes of horizontal stripes. The end sections are loose creating a twisted, wool fringe.
History Of Use
This belt was worn on the man's costume on the top of pants. It is wrapped around the waist and tucked into itself.
Narrative
Purchased on June 25, 1978 at a booth outside of the Indian market. The booth was run by two young men, was located at the north entrance to Huaras. It was hand-woven by Pertolina Canto, who was born in Huaras.
Item History
- Made by Pertolina Canto (Maker) in Huaraz, Ancash, Peru before 1978
- Collected by Mary Frame, Kate Gibson, Janet Macquarrie-Kent and Maureen Maitland during 1978
- Owned by Mary Frame, Kate Gibson, Janet Macquarrie-Kent and Maureen Maitland before October 10, 1978
- Received from Mary Frame (Seller), Kate Gibson (Seller), Janet Macquarrie-Kent (Seller), Maureen Maitland (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on October 10, 1978
What
- Name
- Belt
- Identification Number
- Sf463
- Type of Item
- belt
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 180.2 cm, width 8.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Huaraz, Ancash, Peru
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Creator
- Pertolina Canto (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Mary Frame, Kate Gibson, Janet Macquarrie-Kent and Maureen Maitland
- Previous Owner
- Mary Frame, Kate Gibson, Janet Macquarrie-Kent and Maureen Maitland
- Received from
- Mary Frame (Seller), Kate Gibson (Seller), Janet Macquarrie-Kent (Seller), Maureen Maitland (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
When
- Creation Date
- before 1978
- Collection Date
- during 1978
- Ownership Date
- before October 10, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on October 10, 1978
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0490/0067
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