Feather Cape Item Number: 1788/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Kiwi feather cape. Brown and albino feathers mounted on a fibre base. The upper edge has a braided edge ending with a fringe. One end has one tie and the other has two ties.
Specific Techniques
The weft is woven from candle wick material; the warp is embroidery thread. The feathers are “brown Kiwi”, a species group of three species indigenous to New Zealand. Identification can only be taken to the genus level: Apteryx sp. The lighter band of feathers are from albino or partial albino kiwis. Though rare, kiwis with adherent plumage are not uncommon.
Item History
- Made in New Zealand before 1965
- Collected during 1965
- Owned by Chris Held before September 20, 1999
- Received from Chris Held (Donor) on September 20, 1999
What
- Name
- Feather Cape
- Identification Number
- 1788/1
- Type of Item
- cape
- Material
- kiwi feather and cotton fibre
- Overall
- height 108.0 cm, width 108.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Maori
- Previous Owner
- Chris Held
- Received from
- Chris Held (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- New Zealand
When
- Creation Date
- before 1965
- Collection Date
- during 1965
- Ownership Date
- before September 20, 1999
- Acquisition Date
- on September 20, 1999
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1788/0001