Bag Item Number: 1004/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bag composed of a roughly square black cotton body embroidered with a band of geometric design in white wool at the centre bordered by a band of red and white wool embroidery depicting a series of humanoid figures above and a band of red wool embroidery depicting a series of horse figures at the bottom. Each corner has a protruding rectangle of fabric with a fringe emerging from the bottom. A wide black fabric is attached at either side of the mouth to form a strap.
Narrative
Gifted to MOA by Chinese minorities delegation in July 1984; made on Hainan Island, by a Hlai, or Li, weaver.
Item History
- Made in Hainan, China during 1984
- Owned by Central Institute of Nationalities People's Republic of China before October 24, 1984
- Received from Central Institute of Nationalities People's Republic of China (Donor) on October 24, 1984
What
- Name
- Bag
- Identification Number
- 1004/1
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- cotton fibre, dye and wool fibre
- Overall
- height 85.0 cm, width 27.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Hlai
- Previous Owner
- Central Institute of Nationalities People's Republic of China
- Received from
- Central Institute of Nationalities People's Republic of China (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Hainan, China
When
- Creation Date
- during 1984
- Ownership Date
- before October 24, 1984
- Acquisition Date
- on October 24, 1984
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1004/0001