Arrow Sash
Item number 1060/77 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Finger woven arrow sash with multicoloured zigzag designs woven down the length. Fringe at ends. Colours used: red, white, blue, green, yellow.
History Of Use
The ceinture fléchée (also known as "L'Assomption sash" or "arrow sash") refers to this particular type of colourful woven sash. Métis wear them as part of their traditional regalia. They were also a traditional part of French-Canadian clothing of the 19th century, used by men to tie around their waists over jackets or coats.
Narrative
The documentation from the Sisters of Saint Ann Museum says this was made in 1820 and acquired in 1916.
Iconographic Meaning
Yellow symbolizes prosperity, white represents the connection to the Creator, blue symbolizes water, green symbolizes earth, and red symbolizes the blood that has been, and is being spilled.
Specific Techniques
Woven from homespun and hand-dyed yarn on a standing loom.
Item History
- Made in Manitoba, Canada ? during 1820
- Collected during 1916
- Owned by Sisters of Saint Ann Museum
- Owned by B.C. Provincial Museum before September 6, 1985
- Received from B.C. Provincial Museum (Transferring institution) on September 6, 1985
What
- Name
- Arrow Sash
- Identification Number
- 1060/77
- Type of Item
- sash
- Material
- wool fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 188.0 cm, width 13.7 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Manitoba, Canada ?
Who
- Culture
- Metis
- Previous Owner
- Sisters of Saint Ann Museum and B.C. Provincial Museum
- Received from
- B.C. Provincial Museum (Transferring institution)
When
- Creation Date
- during 1820
- Collection Date
- during 1916
- Ownership Date
- before September 6, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on September 6, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 44
- Accession Number
- 1060/0077
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