Cord

MOA: University of British Columbia

3133/18

Braided cord. Thin cord consists of three strands of coloured wool in brown, black and light tan. From one end emerges a thin braid of light tan, knotted at tip. Opposite end is folded and tucked into itself.

  • Narrative

    This collection (3133/1-35) was brought to Vancouver by the donor's father's family, when they moved here from Bolivia in the 1940s.


  • Type of Item cord
  • Culture Quechua
  • Material wool fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 105.0 cm, width 1.3 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Elspeth Webster, Catherine Webster
  • Received from Catherine Webster

  • Made in Bolivia

  • Creation Date before 1950
  • Ownership Date before October 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on October 2, 2015

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3133/0018