Processional Banner Item Number: 2946/29 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Gold and dark burgundy religious banner with image of St. Martin of Porres in the centre. Large, velvet, burgundy processional banner with gold trim and an ovular plastic picture of San Martin de Porres at centre. The saint, wearing a black robe, holds a cross and broom. A dog, cat, mouse and bird are all gathered around his feet. There are three black velvet ties along the top edge. Gold words read San Martin de Porres at the top of the banner . The bottom has a scalloped edge and is decorated with gold fringe. Two gold birds have been embroidered near the top of the banner above embroidery of curving, floral vines. The vines are embellished with sequins and two emerald plastic beads.
Item History
- Made by Edwin Gonzales (Maker) in Arequipa, Peru during 2009
- 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
- 2946/29
- Type of Item
- banner
- Material
- synthetic fibre, plastic and paper
- Overall
- height 108.8 cm, width 57.9 cm
Who
- Culture
- Peruvian
- Creator
- Edwin Gonzales (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 2009
- Collection Date
- during February 2012
- Ownership Date
- before March 12, 2012
- Acquisition Date
- on March 12, 2012
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2946/0029