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Pectoral Bib

MOA: University of British Columbia

3125/8

Ceremonial bark cloth pectoral, shield-shaped with a rounded bottom. Two thongs of bark attached to the top corners hold the garment around the wearer's neck. The cloth is decorated with vegetable dye in geometric patterns in yellow, red, dark blue and brown. The body of a toucan bird is attached at centre by bark thread, blue feathered wings splayed toward the edges of the pectoral, its head with very large beak hanging freely. The garment is edged in light brown and grey seeds, with several long feathers attached at bottom. The back is undecorated.

  • Type of Item bib
  • Culture Interior Amazonia
  • Material bark, toucan bird, feather, seed, dye
  • Measurements height 54.0 cm, width 52.0 cm, depth 5.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Lorne Balshine
  • Received from Lorne Balshine
  • Made in South America
  • Ownership Date before July 31, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on July 31, 2015
  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3125/0008

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