Skirt

MOA: University of British Columbia

3274/69

Long skirt of woven hibiscus fibre with long fringe on both ends. Pattern: three simple stripes of blue and yellow with a single motif brocade area in dark blue.


  • Type of Item skirt
  • Culture Yapese
  • Material hibiscus fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 181.0 cm, width 53.2 cm, depth 0.1 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Woleai

  • Collection Date during 1965
  • Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3274/0069