Skirt

MOA: University of British Columbia

3274/53

Skirt of woven hibiscus fibre(?). Long and rectangular with long fringe on both ends. Pattern: six stripes separated by yellow background fields with two green stripes bordering the long edges.


  • Type of Item skirt
  • Culture Yapese
  • Material hibiscus fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 181.0 cm, width 49.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner William H. Alkire
  • Received from William H. Alkire

  • Made in Yap

  • Collection Date during 1963
  • Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3274/0053