Skirt Item Number: C1180 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Skirt composed of braided lengths gathered in three strand groupings each with a tassel at the end that is composed of a large knot and several strands of knotted grass. The braided lengths hang from a knotted waistband with strands of grass cord as ties. The skirt is dyed black.
Item History
- Made in Pacific Islands
- Collected between 1861 and 1918
- Received from Unknown (Unknown)
What
Who
- Culture
- Polynesian
- Received from
- Unknown (Unknown)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Pacific Islands
When
- Collection Date
- between 1861 and 1918
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair