Headdress Item Number: 3274/26 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Headdress with a woven pandanus fibre strap of a natural brown and navy blue. Cone shells are sewn to band, circling the entire headdress, and with a single piece of yarn looping around each shell. Decorated with a bright pink fabric rosette.
Narrative
Handicraft item made for sale to visitors.
Item History
- Made in Marshall Islands
- Collected between 1980 and 1989
- Owned by William H. Alkire before August 16, 2017
- Received from William H. Alkire (Donor) on August 16, 2017
What
- Name
- Headdress
- Identification Number
- 3274/26
- Type of Item
- headdress
- Material
- cone shell, pandanus leaf, nylon fibre ? and wool fibre ?
- Overall
- height 17.0 cm, depth 1.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Marshallese
- Previous Owner
- William H. Alkire
- Received from
- William H. Alkire (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Marshall Islands
When
- Collection Date
- between 1980 and 1989
- Ownership Date
- before August 16, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 16, 2017
Other
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 3274/0026