Pouch
Item number 3534/8 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Woven basketry pouch, or purse; made from a rattan-like material. Pouch has a rounded base and front; sides taper inward at top and back of pouch flattens. Four triangular protrusions extend from top of basket; outer triangles shorter than inner. Long shoulder strap is attached to back of inner triangles. Pouch opens at the top with round flap and has a front loop closure. Below opening is a band with fringe along its bottom edge; band circles front of pouch, back is undecorated. Red yarn tassels are attached to the two outer triangles; additional yarn decoration attached to loop closure.
Item History
- Made in Guyana
- Collected during 1970
- Owned by Josephine de before November 18, 2021
- Received from Josephine de (Donor) on November 18, 2021
What
- Name
- Pouch
- Identification Number
- 3534/8
- Type of Item
- pouch
- Material
- rattan ?, cotton fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 21.0 cm, width 22.8 cm, depth 12.3 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Guyana
Who
- Culture
- Wai-Wai
- Previous Owner
- Josephine de
- Received from
- Josephine de (Donor)
When
- Collection Date
- during 1970
- Ownership Date
- before November 18, 2021
- Acquisition Date
- on November 18, 2021
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3534/0008
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