Skirt

MOA: University of British Columbia

3274/57

Skirt of woven thread. Long and rectangular with long fringe on both edges. Pattern: seven blue stripes (galut style) separated by six strands of orange and white background fields. Edged with red and white stripes, and an extra green stripe on one side.


  • Type of Item skirt
  • Culture Yapese
  • Material fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 192.0 cm, width 54.0 cm, depth 0.1 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Yap

  • Collection Date during 1976
  • Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3274/0057