Cloth Item Number: 2597/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular printed fabric. In the centre are three horizontal bands of yellow flowers on a mulberry coloured background. The phrase 'KUZAA SI KUFANIKIWA KUZAA NI KUBARIKIWA' appears under the bottom band. Around the sides is a wide border, edged with a narrow black band. The border has rows of a white leaf motif within yellow and black diamond shapes, on a black and white spotted ground. A makers mark appears at two corners.
History Of Use
Kanga are used by women as wraps, and have been part of traditional dress for women in East Africa since the 19th century. They are often sold in pairs (e.g., 2597/1-2) which can then be cut and hemmed to be used as a set.
Narrative
Purchased in Mombasa in 2001.
Item History
- Made in Kenya ?
- Collected in Kenya during 2001
- Owned by David Pokotylo before July 24, 2003
- Received from David Pokotylo (Donor) on July 24, 2003
What
- Name
- Cloth
- Identification Number
- 2597/2
- Type of Item
- cloth
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 111.0 cm, width 156.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- East African
- Previous Owner
- David Pokotylo
- Received from
- David Pokotylo (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kenya ?
- Collected in
- Kenya
When
- Collection Date
- during 2001
- Ownership Date
- before July 24, 2003
- Acquisition Date
- on July 24, 2003
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2597/0002