Description (Labels & Markings)
Label tied to object notes: 'Collected and donated by Dr. George Salt, Zoologist in Colombia among the Arhucao Indians, 1926-27.'
Event Date
Author: rachel hand

Context (Field collection)
Collected in 1926 by Dr George Salt, zoologist among the Arhuaco (1926-1927).
Salt was studying the banana fruit-​scarring beetle (Colaspis hyperchlora) while working for the Colombia Division of the United Fruit Company.
Event Date 1926
Author: Lucie Carreau

Context (Amendments / updates)
Printed Accessions register noted 'CULTURAL AREA. Ethnic group: Iku Indian. Cultural Group: Arhuaco Indian. Linguistic group: Arhuaco Indian'.

Event Date 1988
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1988.323 notes: 'Iku Indian Waist Sash. Woven of coarse wool with braided fringe at both ends. Neutral colour, some stains.'
Event Date 1988
Author: maa

Context (Acquisition Details)
Acquired by MAA on 18 May 1988.
Event Date 18/5/1988
Author: Lucie Carreau

Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2024.6040 | Freezing
Event Date 11/10/2024
Author: Kirsty Kernohan

Description (Physical description)
Sash made from woven wool with braided fringes at both ends. One off centre faded pink stripe; one short blue stripe on one side along with other narrow light brown stains. Used around the waist.
Event Date 3/9/2024
Author: Diana Serediuc