Apron Item Number: H2.24 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Hatchet shaped beaded apron with a cream, twisted fibre fringe along the bottom. Plain beaded turquoise ground - the top has a red beaded border and the bottom has a red and white beaded border. The neck band is composed of cream, fibre tassels and strings of blue beads.
Cultural Context
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
- 0059/0022