Skirt

MOA: University of British Columbia

3254/48

Length of plaited grass-like material with a short fringe. The fringe is created from thin strips of grass woven into a waistband. On each end, the plaited cord thins out once the fringe stops. A small piece of paper with "Complete dress (Tana) Old Woman" and the collector number written on it, is attached to the tie.


  • Type of Item skirt
  • Culture Marquesan
  • Material grass
  • Measurements height 9.0 cm, width 108.0 cm, depth 5.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner George Stallworthy, Robert Stallworthy
  • Received from Robert Stallworthy


  • Creation Date before 1841
  • Collection Date between 1834 and 1841
  • Ownership Date before 1859, before June 4, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on June 4, 2017

  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3254/0048