Collar Item Number: 3559/61 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Black collar with four rounded triangles extending from the bottom edge; two ties on either side. Entire front is decorated with alternating rows of seed beads and metal discs; additional seeds border all sides. Triangles have rows of metal discs on either side of a flower design; consisting of a metal centre and seed petals. Back is undecorated.

Item History

What

Name
Collar
Identification Number
3559/61
Type of Item
collar
Material
cotton fibre, seed, metal and dye
Overall
height 11.6 cm, width 78.9 cm

Who

Culture
Akha
Previous Owner
Marilyn Walker
Received from
Marilyn Walker (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Thailand

When

Collection Date
between 1988 and 1999
Ownership Date
before March 23, 2022
Acquisition Date
on March 23, 2022

Other

Item Classes
textiles
Condition
fair
Accession Number
3559/0061