Shawl Item Number: 3289/31 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Shawl made of three rectangular panels of fabric (two deep rose pink and one beige, both with strands of metallic fibre throughout), joined together with stitching. One side is tied together with two large pastel multicoloured tassels, tied in the middle along the edge. Heavily decorated with embroidered floral designs.
Item History
- Made by Pascuala Vasquez (Maker) in Zinacantan, Chiapas, Mexico during 2016
- Collected by Laura Osorio between 2017 and 2018
- Owned by Laura Osorio before April 11, 2018
- Received from Laura Osorio (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) and Michael O'Brian Family Foundation (Funding source) on April 11, 2018
What
- Name
- Shawl
- Identification Number
- 3289/31
- Type of Item
- shawl
- Material
- fibre and synthetic fibre
- Overall
- height 60.5 cm, width 59.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Maya
- Creator
- Pascuala Vasquez (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Laura Osorio
- Previous Owner
- Laura Osorio
- Received from
- Laura Osorio (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) and Michael O'Brian Family Foundation (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Zinacantan, Chiapas, Mexico
When
- Creation Date
- during 2016
- Collection Date
- between 2017 and 2018
- Ownership Date
- before April 11, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on April 11, 2018
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3289/0031