Cape Item Number: 2862/35 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 wide vertical strips of red, brown and orange, amongst a background of extensive diamond 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
- 2862/35
- Type of Item
- cape
- Material
- wool fibre
- Overall
- height 112.0 cm, width 123.0 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
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2862/0035