Scarf Item Number: 3577/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
White gauze scarf, consisting of two panels sewn along the long edge, with cotton borders along the short sides. The borders are woven bands in a bright blue background with concentric triangles around diamond centres. The diamonds are outlined in various colours of white, dark purple-red, orange and yellow. Short white fringe.
History Of Use
Netela scarf, or shawl, for wrapping around the upper body. The cloth is traditionally woven by men, but mostly worn by women.
Item History
- Made in Ethiopia
- Collected between 1967 and 1969
- Owned by Duncan Etches before July 8, 2022
- Received from Duncan Etches (Donor) on July 8, 2022
What
- Name
- Scarf
- Identification Number
- 3577/3
- Type of Item
- scarf
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 152.0 cm, width 195.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Amhara
- Previous Owner
- Duncan Etches
- Received from
- Duncan Etches (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ethiopia
When
- Collection Date
- between 1967 and 1969
- Ownership Date
- before July 8, 2022
- Acquisition Date
- on July 8, 2022
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3577/0003