Apron Item Number: H2.25 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Hatchet shaped beaded apron with a cream, twisted fibre fringe along the bottom. Red, white, blue and turquoise beaded linear border at the bottom. The main design is of white beaded wavy lines on a turquoise beaded ground. Along the top edge is a tasseled, fibre cord where the neck band, composed mainly of turquoise beads, is attached.
Cultural Context
apron worn by women
Item History
- Made in Ecuador
- Owned by Union College before June 29, 1960
- Received from Union College (Donor) on June 29, 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Shuar ? or Achuar ?
- Previous Owner
- Union College
- Received from
- Union College (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ecuador
When
- Ownership Date
- before June 29, 1960
- Acquisition Date
- on June 29, 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles; beadwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0059/0018