Sash Item Number: Ei25 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Hand-woven cotton belt decorated with a geometric design. The pattern consists of diamond shapes of different sizes divided by rows of plain bands of colours. A long fringe of twisted red cotton thread is left on each end. At one end this fringe has been partly broken away. Colours are red, yellow, black, red and orange.
History Of Use
This breast belt is a decorative article of clothing. The design of diamond shapes of different sizes and shapes with internal repetition, divided by straight band of colour, is one which is prevalent throughout the area. This belt is worn by men, diagonally across one shoulder and tied in the back.
Cultural Context
everyday use
Item History
- Made in Nagaland, India
- Collected during 1977
- Owned by Stephen Inglis before December 2, 1977
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) and Stephen Inglis (Seller) on December 2, 1977
What
- Name
- Sash
- Identification Number
- Ei25
- Type of Item
- sash
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven
- Overall
- height 125.7 cm, width 7.6 cm
Who
- Culture
- Naga
- Previous Owner
- Stephen Inglis
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) and Stephen Inglis (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nagaland, India
When
- Collection Date
- during 1977
- Ownership Date
- before December 2, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on December 2, 1977
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0411/0169