Beads
Item number 473/20 b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
The beads are strung on 22 strands with fur and round fibre tassels. On four strands, white beads are sewn to both sides of a thin piece of red cloth. On two strands, flat red disc-like beads are alternated with round black beads and each strand has two red fur tassels tied on. There are five strands of white rectangular beads. There are six black strands; the top half are braided and the lower half are loose. On some loose black strands pieces of skin are tied. The bottom of all strands, except the black, have a multicoloured fibre ball. The top ends of the strands are tied together.
Item History
- Made in Thailand
- Collected during 1977
- Owned by Allene Gaskell before July 13, 1978
- Received from Allene Gaskell (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on July 13, 1978
What
- Name
- Beads
- Identification Number
- 473/20 b
- Type of Item
- bead
- Material
- seed, fibre, skin, animal hair and dye
- Overall
- height 2.0 cm, width 39.5 cm, depth 6.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Thailand
Who
- Culture
- Akha
- Previous Owner
- Allene Gaskell
- Received from
- Allene Gaskell (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
When
- Collection Date
- during 1977
- Ownership Date
- before July 13, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on July 13, 1978
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0473/0020 b
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