Cradle Item Number: Eg45 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular pin with four pointed posts in each corner. There are two long and flat wooden support pieces connecting the two longer sides. One of these flat pieces has a small piece of natural coloured fibre cording tied around it in the centre. Each side has small support pieces that are nailed into place connecting the top and bottom portions of the sides together. Tied around each corner post are purple tassels made of fibre. Light brown fibre cording attaches to each corner post and are all tied together at the centre of the pin.
Item History
- Made in India
- Collected during 1975
- Owned by Stephen Inglis before December 2, 1977
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) and Stephen Inglis (Seller) on December 2, 1977
What
Who
- Culture
- South India
- Previous Owner
- Stephen Inglis
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) and Stephen Inglis (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- India
When
- Collection Date
- during 1975
- Ownership Date
- before December 2, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on December 2, 1977
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0411/0052