Sash Item Number: H1.140 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Sash with letters separated by geometric forms in purple and edged in red, all on off-white. The ends of the sash are twisted into four strands with a purple and red tassel.

History Of Use

Woman's sash

Iconographic Meaning

Inscription woven into sash reads: "Negrito de mis amores encanto de mis delisias como io podre bibia cin tus amables carisias." Translation: 'Oh, black-haired one of my loves, enchanted with my delights, how can I drink without thy tender caresses!'