Cape Item Number: 3656/8 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cedar bark cape or skirt. The bark at top is folded and secured with two rows of light yellow plant fibre. Top row ends in tight knot, against edge; plant fibre making up bottom row extends into a tail, tied off at base. Opposite side of band has a long red cloth tie; black, plaid-like pattern across front of tie, back is undecorated.
Cultural Context
Regalia.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Fraser Ross Sharp before December 8, 2023
- Received from Fraser Ross Sharp (Donor) on December 8, 2023
What
- Name
- Cape
- Identification Number
- 3656/8
- Type of Item
- cape
- Material
- cedar bark, fibre, dye and plant fibre
- Overall
- height 69.0 cm, width 77.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- Fraser Ross Sharp
- Received from
- Fraser Ross Sharp (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 8, 2023
- Acquisition Date
- on December 8, 2023
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3656/0008