Bone Apron Item Number: Ee4.36 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bone apron with five rectangular medallions at the top that are elaborately carved with human figures. These are connected by horizontal double strands of bone beads and several smaller medallions of varying shape. Hanging vertically from this material are varying numbers of strands of bone beads which are joined and divided by 28 carved square medallions of varying size and pattern. Some of the designs are flowers, birds, shells, and concentric circles. All beads and medallions are a light brown and yellow colour with some dark brown patches. There are 15 tassels and 15 balls attached to the apron at the edges.
Narrative
Possibly made with human bone?
Item History
- Made in Tibet
- Collected between 1890 and 1900
- Owned by Albert Poole, F. Abner Poole and Louise Eleanor Poole before March 15, 1982
- Received from Albert Poole (Donor), F. Abner Poole (Donor) and Louise Eleanor Poole (Donor) on March 15, 1982
What
Who
- Culture
- Tibetan
- Previous Owner
- Albert Poole, F. Abner Poole and Louise Eleanor Poole
- Received from
- Albert Poole (Donor), F. Abner Poole (Donor) and Louise Eleanor Poole (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Tibet
When
- Collection Date
- between 1890 and 1900
- Ownership Date
- before March 15, 1982
- Acquisition Date
- on March 15, 1982
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 81
- Accession Number
- 0787/0002