Mat

Item number Ac222 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Rectangular mat in plait and twill weave with coiled borders. Mat is made of natural green to light brown cane with yellow cane supports on the sides, and rattan wrapped borders.

History Of Use

Miniature mat made by men for sale to tourists. Full sized mats are used for sitting or sleeping on, or they serve as fences or walls.

Cultural Context

souvenir; tourism

Item History

What

Name
Mat
Identification Number
Ac222
Type of Item
mat
Material
rattan and stem ?
Manufacturing Technique
plaited, twilled and coiled
Overall
height 1.0 cm, width 45.0 cm, depth 27.5 cm

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Who

Culture
Kasai
Previous Owner
Raija Warkentin
Received from
Raija Warkentin (Donor)

When

Creation Date
before 1971
Collection Date
during 1971
Ownership Date
before June 13, 1977
Acquisition Date
on June 13, 1977

Other

Item Classes
basketry
Condition
good
Accession Number
0394/0010
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