Necklace Item Number: 456/6 e from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Necklace composed of eight strands of cylindrical red-orange beads cut from semi-precious stone, strung on cotton or flax thread; strands are graduated lengths (36.5 to 45.5 cm), tied together at each end. The two longest strands have a silvery metallic bead in the centre. Loop made of wool yard at each end. No provision for fastening.
Item History
- Made in Ukraine
- Collected between 1966 and 1976
- Owned by Maria Yasegn before May 16, 1978
- Received from Maria Yasegn (Donor) on May 16, 1978
What
- Name
- Necklace
- Identification Number
- 456/6 e
- Type of Item
- necklace
- Material
- mineral, cotton fibre ?, flax fibre ? and metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut, ground, polished and strung
- Overall
- height 1.3 cm, width 40.0 cm, depth 11.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Hutsul
- Previous Owner
- Maria Yasegn
- Received from
- Maria Yasegn (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ukraine
When
- Collection Date
- between 1966 and 1976
- Ownership Date
- before May 16, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on May 16, 1978
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0456/0006 e