Skirt

MOA: University of British Columbia

3274/54

Skirt of woven banana fibre. Long and rectangular with long fringe on both ends. Pattern: three stripes with brocade area with two motifs.


  • Type of Item skirt
  • Culture Yapese
  • Material banana fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 170.0 cm, width 54.8 cm, depth 0.1 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Woleai

  • Collection Date during 1964
  • Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3274/0054