Buckle
Item number 473/23 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Part a is the buckle and part b is the hook of the buckle. The buckle is in the shape of a flower, has ten petals, and is decorated with small lines and circles around a hole in its centre. The hook of the buckle protrudes through the hole in the centre of the buckle. The portion of the hook that extends through the hole and is seen on the front of the buckle consists of two thin bands of metal that protrude to a long edge with a large metal button on the end. The portion of the hook that is on the underside of the buckle consists of two thin bands of metal that fork into two pieces.
Item History
- Made in Thailand
- Collected during 1977
- Owned by Allene Gaskell before July 13, 1978
- Received from Allene Gaskell (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on July 13, 1978
What
- Name
- Buckle
- Identification Number
- 473/23 a-b
- Type of Item
- buckle
- Material
- silver metal ?
- Overall
- height 3.6 cm, diameter 7.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Thailand
Who
- Culture
- Akha
- Previous Owner
- Allene Gaskell
- Received from
- Allene Gaskell (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
When
- Collection Date
- during 1977
- Ownership Date
- before July 13, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on July 13, 1978
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0473/0023 a-b
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