Tunic

MOA: University of British Columbia

3312/1

Woven tunic (cushma) with hand-drawn geometric design. The tunic is composed of two long, rectangular panels folded in half, and then stitched together on the sides. There is an opening at the top for a head, and on the sides for arms. Down both sides, bands composed of thin vertical stripes of orange, blue, yellow, pink and light blue. Down the centre, are two bands, on either side of the stitching, composed of wide green stripes and thin lines of various colours.


  • Type of Item tunic
  • Culture Shipibo
  • Material ink, cotton fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 118.0 cm, width 90.7 cm, depth 1.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Tony Westman
  • Received from Tony Westman

  • Made in Peru

  • Creation Date during 1980
  • Ownership Date before August 14, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on August 14, 2018

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Current Location Case 94
  • Accession Number 3312/0001