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MOA: University of British Columbia

3587/48

Banner with central pattern of six rows of repeating figurative imagery, embroidered in brown-red on an light brown ground. At the top are four rows of repeating upside-down triangles in brown-red, light yellow-green, orange and then black. In the main pattern, each row, from left, has a human-like figure, elephant, human-like figure, horse and another elephant. Each row is also bordered by vertical chains of circles flanked by two lines, on each side. The top is edged with light brown-red fabric, and the right side is edged with dark blue fabric. The collector's tag is sewn on the back.


  • Type of Item banner
  • Culture Tai Lue
  • Material cotton fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 88.0 cm, width 47.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Michael C. Howard
  • Received from Michael C. Howard


  • Creation Date between 1940 and 1965
  • Collection Date during 1998
  • Ownership Date before August 24, 2022
  • Acquisition Date on August 24, 2022

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3587/0048