Hat Item Number: Sf1033 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Hat with ear flaps, chin strings and a crown that tapers into a knit cylinder which ends in tassels, as well as three tighter knit short tubular extensions, which also end in tassels. The hat is woven with multicoloured geometric and animal designs (mostly birds) on alternating horizontal red and green bands.
Cultural Context
Worn by men.
Narrative
Commissioned from Benita Guttierrez Garcia in Chinchero in May, 1984. Handspun, dyed and knitted by the maker.
Item History
- Made by Benita Guttierrez Garcia (Maker) in Chincheros, Apurimac, Peru during 1984
- Collected during 1984
- Owned by Mary Frame before May 8, 1986
- Received from Mary Frame (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on May 8, 1986
What
- Name
- Hat
- Identification Number
- Sf1033
- Type of Item
- hat
- Material
- sheep wool fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 64.0 cm, width 26.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Creator
- Benita Guttierrez Garcia (Maker)
- 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
- Chincheros, Apurimac, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- during 1984
- Collection Date
- during 1984
- Ownership Date
- before May 8, 1986
- Acquisition Date
- on May 8, 1986
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1131/0017