Belt Item Number: 2600/81 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Thick beaded man's belt comprised of many strands of beads running horizontally in multi-coloured stripes and geometrical designs. Beads are held together by strands of vine fibre woven vertically at various hidden points. Belt ends are looped, suggesting a single string for each colour. A longer strand of corded vine fibre is strung along the top.
Item History
- Made in Puaro River, Colombia between 1945 and 1951
- Collected between 1951 and 1952
- Owned by Anne Loewen and Jacob Loewen before March 22, 2003
- Received from Jacob Loewen (Donor) and Anne Loewen (Donor) on July 22, 2003
What
- Name
- Belt
- Identification Number
- 2600/81
- Type of Item
- belt
- Material
- glass and plant fibre
- Overall
- height 14.2 cm, width 81.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Wounaan
- Previous Owner
- Anne Loewen and Jacob Loewen
- Received from
- Jacob Loewen (Donor) and Anne Loewen (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Puaro River, Colombia
When
- Creation Date
- between 1945 and 1951
- Collection Date
- between 1951 and 1952
- Ownership Date
- before March 22, 2003
- Acquisition Date
- on July 22, 2003
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 95
- Accession Number
- 2600/0081