Arrow Sash
Item number 3558/9 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Handwoven belt with a multi-coloured pattern. The sash, or belt, is long and woven with lines of short diagonal stripes in white, yellow, light blue, dark blue, and green on a bright red background. The wool is plaited into thick cords at each end, with the threads left long and unbraided. Square yellow badges stitched to either end, on front; gold sticker on back with maker information.
History Of Use
The ceinture fléchée (also known as "L'Assomption sash" or "arrow sash") refers to this particular type of colourful woven sash. A traditional part of French-Canadian clothing of the 19th century, it was used by men to tie around their waists over jackets or coats. The Métis also wear them as part of their traditional regalia.
Narrative
Gifted to Thomas Berger during his 32 years of work on the Manitoba Metis Federation vs Canada; the badges attached to the sash say "Order of the Metis Nation."
Item History
- Made by Claudette Brunet (Maker) in Quebec, Canada
- Collected in Manitoba, Canada
- Owned by Thomas R. Berger before 2021
- Owned by Beverley Berger before April 13, 2022
- Received from Beverley Berger (Donor) on April 13, 2022
What
- Name
- Arrow Sash
- Identification Number
- 3558/9
- Type of Item
- sash
- Material
- dye and wool fibre
- Overall
- height 11.6 cm, width 263.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Quebec, Canada
- Collected in
- Manitoba, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Metis
- Creator
- Claudette Brunet (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Thomas R. Berger and Beverley Berger
- Received from
- Beverley Berger (Donor)
When
- Ownership Date
- before 2021 and before April 13, 2022
- Acquisition Date
- on April 13, 2022
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 3558/0009
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