Shawl

MOA: University of British Columbia

3289/31

Shawl made of three rectangular panels of fabric (two deep rose pink and one beige, both with strands of metallic fibre throughout), joined together with stitching. One side is tied together with two large pastel multicoloured tassels, tied in the middle along the edge. Heavily decorated with embroidered floral designs.


  • Type of Item shawl
  • Culture Maya
  • Material fibre, synthetic fibre
  • Measurements height 60.5 cm, width 59.0 cm (overall)

  • Creator Pascuala Vasquez
  • Field Collector Laura Osorio
  • Previous Owner Laura Osorio
  • Received from Laura Osorio, Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget, Michael O'Brian Family Foundation

  • Made in Zinacantan

  • Creation Date during 2016
  • Collection Date between 2017 and 2018
  • Ownership Date before April 11, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on April 11, 2018

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3289/0031