Processional Banner Item Number: 2946/28 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large rectangular, silver and dark purple processional banner. Centre of banner is a depiction of a woman holding a small child in one hand and a sceptre and a basket in the other. The image is framed by silver embroidery, and around that are the words "Santisima Virgen de la Candelaria". Below the image is a heart made of fabric and surrounded by sequins and pearls. The banner has two silver embroidered birds on either side of the central image. Silver raised flowers with glass centres, pearls, beads, silver butterflies decorate the entire background. The scalloped lower edge has a fringe and a silver edging frames the banner. There are three sets of hanging ties at the top edge.
Narrative
Commissioned from artist for the Musuem.
Item History
- Made by Edward Francisco Gonzales Aguirre (Maker) in Arequipa, Peru during 2012
- Collected by Anthony A. Shelton during February 2012
- Owned by Anthony A. Shelton before March 12, 2012
- Received from Anthony A. Shelton (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) on March 12, 2012
What
- Name
- Processional Banner
- Identification Number
- 2946/28
- Type of Item
- banner
- Material
- synthetic fibre, plastic and paper
- Overall
- height 121.0 cm, width 86.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Peruvian
- Creator
- Edward Francisco Gonzales Aguirre (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Anthony A. Shelton
- Previous Owner
- Anthony A. Shelton
- Received from
- Anthony A. Shelton (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Arequipa, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- during 2012
- Collection Date
- during February 2012
- Ownership Date
- before March 12, 2012
- Acquisition Date
- on March 12, 2012
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 2946/0028