Carrying Cloth
Item number Sf466 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Rectangular wool cloth with striped design consisting of bands with a red triangle pattern in between an orange stripe on a natural ground.
History Of Use
Cloth was tied by two diagonal corners over one shoulder and under the other arm. It was most commonly tied at the chest with a small knot. Babies, produce and other goods were carried in the cloth.
Cultural Context
Worn by women
Narrative
Purchased in a small town called Chavin, which is five hours east of Huaras. It was bought in a small store from a woman named Elizabeth Huamas.
Item History
- Made in Chavin, Peru before 1978
- Collected by Mary Frame, Maureen Maitland, Kate Gibson and Janet Macquarrie-Kent 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
- Carrying Cloth
- Identification Number
- Sf466
- Type of Item
- cloth
- Material
- sheep wool fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 118.7 cm, width 97.8 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Chavin, Peru
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Field Collector
- Mary Frame, Maureen Maitland, Kate Gibson and Janet Macquarrie-Kent
- 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
- 0490/0070
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