Bag Item Number: 3531/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Square cotton bag with a top opening. Bag is blue and decorated with rows of dots and slashes in between two alternating bands; all designs done in white. The first band design consists of alternating white and blue columns with connected diamonds inside them. A wide white line, filled with blue dots and slashes, runs through the centre of the band. The second band design is trimmed with small white squares filled with blue dots. The design consists of alternating squares with dots, diamonds and diagonal lines inside them. Long fabric handle is attached to left side and tied to a dark blue loop on the other; handle ends in a thick braid. Handle is patterned with alternating rows of knots and ovals; handle is blue, designs done in white.
Narrative
Purchased by the donor in Todos Santos in 2010.
Item History
- Made in Todos Santos, Guatemala during 2010
- Collected during 2010
- Owned by Matthew Pattinson before October 3, 2021
- Received from Matthew Pattinson (Donor) on October 3, 2021
What
- Name
- Bag
- Identification Number
- 3531/5
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 97.5 cm, width 34.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Maya
- Previous Owner
- Matthew Pattinson
- Received from
- Matthew Pattinson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Todos Santos, Guatemala
When
- Creation Date
- during 2010
- Collection Date
- during 2010
- Ownership Date
- before October 3, 2021
- Acquisition Date
- on October 3, 2021
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3531/0005