Loin Band Item Number: C248 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Oval shaped, woven grass band consisting of yellow and red repeating geometric design of chevrons and s-like shapes on a dark brown ground. The edges are bordered with yellow and red stripes. The inside is undecorated.
Cultural Context
worn by men
Item History
- Made in Malaita, Solomon Islands before 1909
- Collected during 1909
- Owned by Frank Burnett before 1927
- Received from Frank Burnett (Donor) on July 25, 1927
What
Who
- Culture
- Solomon Islands
- Previous Owner
- Frank Burnett
- Received from
- Frank Burnett (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Malaita, Solomon Islands
When
- Creation Date
- before 1909
- Collection Date
- during 1909
- Ownership Date
- before 1927
- Acquisition Date
- on July 25, 1927
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2191/0646