Cape Item Number: 1693/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
The cape is tapered towards the top and covered with feathers. The feathers are arranged in rows of thick white-yellow and thin brown. There is a light and dark bark trim around the edges.
Item History
- Made in Easter Island
- Collected between 1920 and 1949
- Owned by Joan Macpherson before March 15, 1996
- Received from Joan Macpherson (Donor) on March 15, 1996
What
- Name
- Cape
- Identification Number
- 1693/2
- Type of Item
- cape
- Material
- cotton fibre, bark ? and feather
- Overall
- height 87.0 cm, width 70.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Rapa Nui
- Previous Owner
- Joan Macpherson
- Received from
- Joan Macpherson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Easter Island
When
- Collection Date
- between 1920 and 1949
- Ownership Date
- before March 15, 1996
- Acquisition Date
- on March 15, 1996
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1693/0002