Dance Apron Item Number: 3656/9 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cedar bark apron (part a) and two separate ornaments (parts b-c); apron made up of two panels. Apron's waist band consists of braided cords with fringe inserted in between them at centre; all bound together with red-dyed bark. Braided cords continue into long ties on outer edges; end in bundles of tied off fringe. Panels are bound together at centre with red-dyed bark; short braided cords cross over one another in middle of apron. Ornaments are braided pieces of cedar bark with tied off fringe at base; great, black, and white feathers inserted along length.
Cultural Context
Regalia.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Fraser Ross Sharp before December 8, 2023
- Received from Fraser Ross Sharp (Donor) on December 8, 2023
What
- Name
- Dance Apron
- Identification Number
- 3656/9 a-c
- Type of Item
- apron
- Material
- cedar bark, feather, dye and fibre
- Overall
- height 97.2 cm, width 44.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- Fraser Ross Sharp
- Received from
- Fraser Ross Sharp (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 8, 2023
- Acquisition Date
- on December 8, 2023
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3656/0009 a-c