Bag Item Number: 2813/71 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
An oblong woven basket bag with four braided straps that are tied together at the ends. The bag has been decorated with stylized human figures and animals that resemble dogs. These figures have been woven in black and red stripes. The bag also displays geometric shapes, and a circular black and red stripe has been woven into the bottom of the bag. The straps are composed of undyed cabuya strands and light brown cabuya strands.
Narrative
Traditionally from Chimborazo province or the Salcedo area of Cotopaxi province.
Item History
- Made in Chimborazo, Ecuador and Cotopaxi, Ecuador
- Owned by Blanca Muratorio and Ricardo Muratorio before August 19, 2010
- Received from Blanca Muratorio (Donor) and Ricardo Muratorio (Donor) on August 19, 2010
What
- Name
- Bag
- Identification Number
- 2813/71
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- cabuya fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 21.7 cm, width 17.9 cm, depth 6.2 cm
- Remarks
- height 44.0 cm, width 2.5 cm, depth 1.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Previous Owner
- Blanca Muratorio and Ricardo Muratorio
- Received from
- Blanca Muratorio (Donor) and Ricardo Muratorio (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Chimborazo, Ecuador and Cotopaxi, Ecuador
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 19, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on August 19, 2010
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2813/0071