Tunic
MOA: University of British Columbia
3420/48
Tunic covered in beadwork. Short-sleeved, box-shaped, high neck with round neckline, and an open back with two ties at top and bottom. Neckline, sleeve cuffs, and hem edged in red. Beadwork is light blue, white and yellow in overall open net-like diamond pattern, with elongated, vertical, diamond patterns at both sides, repeated in small on the sleeves.
- Type of Item tunic
- Culture Bamileke
- Material fibre, glass
- Measurements height 71.3 cm, width 89.1 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner Richard Tchuemegne
- Received from Richard Tchuemegne, Michael O'Brian Family Foundation, Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget
- Made in Cameroon
- Ownership Date before February 5, 2020
- Acquisition Date on February 5, 2020
- Item Classes beadwork; textiles
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3420/0048