Sash

MOA: University of British Columbia

3034/1 a-b

Woolen knit sash with a pouch at the end. Long, thin, knit band in alternating colour blocks of grey, red and black. An open topped pouch is attached to one end at its mouth, with a zigzag pattern knit into one side, and lines into the other of the same alternating colours. The opposite end of the band is attached to the pouch’s side with a thick woolen tie. Inside the pouch is a packet (part b) of 11 coins, all Canadian quarters.

  • Narrative

    Presented to, and worn by, Rowley as a witness at the opening exhibition of the Musqueam Cultural Centre ("Baskets for Barter").


  • Type of Item sash
  • Culture Musqueam
  • Material wool fibre, nickel metal, steel metal, copper metal
  • Measurements height 68.0 cm, width 20.0 cm, depth 4.0 cm (overall) height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.4 cm (part b)

  • Previous Owner Susan Rowley
  • Received from Susan Rowley

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Creation Date during 2013
  • Ownership Date before November 19, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on November 19, 2013

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition excellent
  • Accession Number 3034/0001 a-b