Ceremonial Cloth Item Number: 2787/30 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cloth woven from abaca fibres (musa textile) has a warp ikat decorative technique in dark brown, beige and reddish natural dye colours. The two ends have been left unfinished with a short fringe.
History Of Use
Ceremonial cloth or sitting mat.
Item History
- Made in Mindanao, Philippines between 1900 and 1950
- Owned by Mieneke Mees before February 23, 2010
- Received from Mieneke Mees (Donor) on February 23, 2010
What
- Name
- Ceremonial Cloth
- Identification Number
- 2787/30
- Type of Item
- cloth
- Material
- abaca fibre, banana fibre and natural dye
- Overall
- height 99.0 cm, width 79.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Philippines
- Previous Owner
- Mieneke Mees
- Received from
- Mieneke Mees (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Mindanao, Philippines
When
- Creation Date
- between 1900 and 1950
- Ownership Date
- before February 23, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on February 23, 2010
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2787/0030