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Cape

MOA: University of British Columbia

3345/4

Pleated, circular cape made from animal hide. Front centre of cape has large orange-brown triangular section with equally sized plain triangular sections on either side. Rest of cape has thinner orange-brown triangles spread throughout. All sections of cape covered in plain fringe, except for the large plain triangle to the right of the front orange-brown triangular section. Fringe is heavier on back of cape. Long hide strips on either side of neckline.

  • Narrative

    Said to have been a gift to the donor's parents, while the family was living in Kenya.

  • Type of Item cape
  • Culture Samburu
  • Material skin
  • Measurements height 80.7 cm, width 140.9 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Gordon M. Wilson, Susan French
  • Received from Susan French
  • Made in Kenya
  • Collection Date during 1960
  • Ownership Date before February 8, 2019
  • Acquisition Date on February 8, 2019
  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition poor
  • Accession Number 3345/0004

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