Cape Item Number: N2.217 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Long grass cape. Around the neck the grass is woven in a light and dark checkered pattern. The rest of the grass is woven and knotted to form two main layers of thick short overlapping fringes.There are two sets of braided ties; around the neck and middle.
History Of Use
For rain wear by villagers
Item History
- Made in Japan
- Collected during 1959
- Owned by Ronald P. Dore before 1960
- Received from Ronald P. Dore (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) during 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Ronald P. Dore
- Received from
- Ronald P. Dore (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Collection Date
- during 1959
- Ownership Date
- before 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles; basketry
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0065/0034