Belt

MOA: University of British Columbia

3125/9

Woven belt. Garment is long and thin, made of woven wool in stripes of red and white that run the length of the piece. Ends narrow and are plaited into a loose weave.One side of the belt is densely embroidered in geometric patterns of concentric diamonds and colour blocks in a wide array of colours including light purple, dark blue and orange.


  • Type of Item belt
  • Culture Interior Amazonia
  • Material wool fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 261.0 cm, width 9.5 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 fair
  • Accession Number 3125/0009