Face Veil Item Number: 3295/39 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Face veil composed of a black band with colourful cross-stitching(?) in geometric patterns, which is attached by a short chain on either side, and a short plaited cord down the bridge of the nose, to another similar band. The upper band is wider with ends that can be tied together. A single strand of beads extends down from the upper band, attached below three pounded gold coins. Over each eye is sewn a gold-coloured rectangular metal ornament with dangling stars and discs. Double-layered pieces of thin red fabric extend down from the lower band, and is heavily embellished with sixteen columns of pounded coins, the majority of which are silver-coloured with exception to the middle column, which is gold-coloured and extends from the top of the fabric. The coins are attached to the red fabric in a V-shape at the top, with the centre column being the exception, and running down the entire length.
Narrative
Purchased by donors in a shop in Jerusalem's old city. The shop owner said he collected his items in the area around Jerusalem, or in Jordan.
Item History
- Made in Asia
- Owned by Barbara Heller and Michael Karton before April 11, 2018
- Received from Barbara Heller (Donor) and Michael Karton (Donor) on April 11, 2018
What
Who
- Culture
- Palestinian
- Previous Owner
- Barbara Heller and Michael Karton
- Received from
- Barbara Heller (Donor) and Michael Karton (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Asia
When
- Ownership Date
- before April 11, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on April 11, 2018
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3295/0039