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Fragment: Headband3263/73 a-b

Two fragments of a tubular headband. Both have alternating bands of red and yellow yarn along their lengths. Left side of largest fragment (part a) curves downwards slightly and has a short brown yarn strand extending from it. Right side has three yarn strands extending from the fragment. Two are short, straight and brown. The third is long, spiraling and has alternating red and yellow tufts along it. Smallest fragment (part b) curves upwards slightly at both ends. Left side of part b has three straight strands of brown yarn extending from it. Right side has three strands of yarn extending from it. Two are straight and brown, one is spiraling and has red tufts along it.

Culture
Andes
Material
dye, camelid wool fibre and plant fibre ?
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Textile3256/4

Rectangular cloth is constructed in a tight weave, with thin alternating stripes of light and dark brown. Each dark brown stripe holds a series of stitched, evenly spaced yellow motifs, while the light brown stripes carry similar red motifs. A thin stripe of red cloth has been sewn to base. Textile edges unfinished.

Culture
Chancay
Material
wool fibre and dye
Made in
Chancay, Lima, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Textile3256/3

Large, nearly square cloth constructed in a small weave, in several shades of brown. Patterning is dense, made of small ovals. A large grid covers the surface, within which are similar patterns containing a circle inside a square, surrounded by loose ovals. Edges of the cloth have been hemmed for display.

Culture
Chancay
Material
wool fibre and dye
Made in
Chancay, Lima, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Veil3097/23

Dyed gauze and lace cloth with plain weave technique in borders. Rectangular shape with three types of diagonal bands: waves, feline faces opposing to each other and lines. Short border has geometric fish; long borders have bird motif in brown on cream ground, and cream on brown.

Culture
Chancay
Material
camelid wool fibre, dye and cotton fibre
Made in
Lima, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Fragment: Blanket1768/54

A small, square fragment of weaving. Light brown background with alternating dark brown and red-brown designs on each side.

Culture
Coast Salish: Lyackson
Material
wool fibre, hair ? and dye
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spirit Dance HeaddressA6886

Hair headdress, made from an extensive length of dark hair. Beads encircle the crown and there are occasional wool ties, which are used to secure it to the dancer.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
wool fibre, glass ?, fibre and human hair
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spirit Dance LeggingsA6888 a-b

Pair of wool leggings with geometric patterns. Leggings are knitted with elasticized tops. Designs appear in horizontal rows. Red and blue wool was used.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
fibre, rubber ? and wool fibre
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RattleA6889 a-b

Pair of very similar copper rattles. Both are fringed with wool on their sides and around their handles. The heads of the rattles are rectangular in shape, and have been hammered and then wired together. The goat wool fringes have coloured strings tied around their ends.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
fibre, goat wool fibre, copper metal, hemp fibre ?, wood and cotton fibre
Made in
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Sxwayxwey CollarA9330

Collar made of blue flannel with an embroidered floral design in red, yellow, green. Bottom edge of collar is frayed.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
eagle feather, cotton fibre ? and wool fibre ?
Made in
Quamichan, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RattleA8043

Flat, circular rattle made of copper. The rattle has long fringes of wool threaded around its sides and handle. The copper has been hammered and beaten into shape. Holes have been drilled along the edges to insert the wool fringe.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
wool fibre and copper metal
Made in
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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