Name/Title
Shigra bagEntry/Object ID
2023.2.57Description
Handwoven shigra bag with blue, yellow, pink and purple chevron pattern. Straps are made of four braided bands that are tied at the top.Collection
Dorothy "Ann" Helm CollectionEthnography
Cultural Region
Country
EcuadorContinent
South AmericaLexicon
Getty AAT
Concept
pouches, bags (generic containers)Dimensions
Dimension Description
BodyHeight
20 cmDimension Description
StrapHeight
87.5 cmMaterials
Material
Plant FiberMaterial Notes
There are many local terms for the specific fiber. The used fibers usually belongs to Furcraea or Agave genus.Color
Yellow, Blue, Pink, PurpleLocation
Box
Box 14Room
Storage UnitResearch Notes
Notes
Miller, Laura M, Mrill Ingram, Ann Pollard Rowe, and Lynn A Meisch. “Leaf Fibers in Highland Ecuador.” Textile Museum journal 42-43 (2003): 56–75.