Mat Item Number: Ac222 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
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
- Made in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo before 1971
- Collected during 1971
- Owned by Raija Warkentin before June 13, 1977
- Received from Raija Warkentin (Donor) on June 13, 1977
What
Who
- Culture
- Kasai
- Previous Owner
- Raija Warkentin
- Received from
- Raija Warkentin (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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