Bird Cage

MOA: University of British Columbia

3377/9

Bird cage composed of an off-white, gauze fabric tube. One end can be cinched by orange and navy thread ties, while the other end is closed by a hoop with a colourful woven net. The hoop is wrapped in purple fabric. The woven net is made using light blue, red, navy and orange thread.


  • Type of Item cage
  • Culture Afghan
  • Material cotton fibre, fibre
  • Measurements height 32.0 cm, diameter 17.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Karl Perrin
  • Received from Karl Perrin

  • Made in Afghanistan
  • Collected in Afghanistan

  • Collection Date between 1967 and 1968
  • Ownership Date before August 1, 2019
  • Acquisition Date on August 1, 2019

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3377/0009