Tassel

MOA: University of British Columbia

3174/11

Red silk hair tassel. Long twisted strands are gathered together in a ball at top, with a thin, braided tie protruding from its centre. Most strand have been sealed against fraying by a small lump of black substance at bottom.

  • Narrative

    Collected by the donor during trips to Tibet in 1988 and 1990.


  • Type of Item tassel
  • Culture Tibetan
  • Material silk fibre
  • Measurements height 109.0 cm, width 3.0 cm, depth 3.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Barbara Cook
  • Received from Barbara Cook

  • Made in Tibet

  • Collection Date between 1988 and 1990
  • Ownership Date before May 30, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on May 30, 2016

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3174/0011