Belt Item Number: 853/6 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A woman's woven belt with red, and blue geometric motifs on an off-white background. Lined and stiffened with a light-weight cotton canvas band. Tied with red and blue twisted wool cords trimmed with large red pompoms that have blue centres.
History Of Use
Saami always wear a belt with the tunic bloused above it. This forms a pouch where small items are carried. Women's belts are hand-made of bright folk weave or are appliqued in bright designs and are used to hold a needle case and other items for sewing.
Item History
- Made in Kautokeino, Norway before 1972
- Collected during 1972
- Owned by Miriam Clavir before February 10, 1982
- Received from Miriam Clavir (Donor) on February 10, 1982
What
- Name
- Belt
- Identification Number
- 853/6
- Type of Item
- belt
- Material
- wool fibre, cotton fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- spun, woven, cut and sewn
- Overall
- height 146.0 cm, width 4.3 cm, depth 9.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Sami
- Previous Owner
- Miriam Clavir
- Received from
- Miriam Clavir (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kautokeino, Norway
When
- Creation Date
- before 1972
- Collection Date
- during 1972
- Ownership Date
- before February 10, 1982
- Acquisition Date
- on February 10, 1982
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0853/0006