Cape Item Number: 2862/39 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular cape used in weddings. Cape has woven into it vertical lines and columns of patterns consisting of diamond shapes, triangles, crosshatching, and a variety of motifs. The patterned areas are found in the centre and close to both ends
Item History
- Made in Capachica, Puno, Peru during 1950
- 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
- 2862/39
- Type of Item
- cape
- Material
- wool fibre
- Overall
- height 87.5 cm, width 90.5 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
- Capachica, Puno, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- during 1950
- Ownership Date
- before February 9, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on February 9, 2011
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2862/0039