Cape Item Number: 2862/36 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular cape, may have been used to carry babies and objects on one’s back. Cape has vertical strips of brown and red, amongst diamond and flower-like patterning. The cape has been sewn together down a centre seam.
Item History
- Made in Cuzco, Peru during 1960
- Owned by Anthony A. Shelton before February 9, 2011
- Received from Anthony A. Shelton (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Director's Budget (Funding source) on February 9, 2011
What
- Name
- Cape
- Identification Number
- 2862/36
- Type of Item
- cape
- Material
- wool fibre
- Overall
- height 110.5 cm, width 114.0 cm, depth 0.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Previous Owner
- Anthony A. Shelton
- Received from
- Anthony A. Shelton (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Director's Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cuzco, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- during 1960
- Ownership Date
- before February 9, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on February 9, 2011
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2862/0036