Mat Item Number: Nb11.326 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Round wrapped twined mat with a faded purple edge and a central dark red pinwheel design in a clockwise direction. Between the central design and the edge, there are two bird figures with outspread wings, each clutching a narrow semi-circle thickened at each end. Birds are faded purple with faded orange design through the body. Semi-circles are faded red.
History Of Use
Traditionally, baskets were used for a variety of domestic purposes, but starting in the mid-19th century, most basketry goods were made as sale items to provide a source of cash income.
Cultural Context
cash economy; craft market
Item History
- Made in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada before 1916
- Collected between 1905 and 1916
- Owned by Margaret Gill
- Owned by Helen Gill before April 20, 1978
- Received from Helen Gill (Donor) on April 20, 1978
What
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth
- Previous Owner
- Margaret Gill and Helen Gill
- Received from
- Helen Gill (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1916
- Collection Date
- between 1905 and 1916
- Ownership Date
- before April 20, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on April 20, 1978
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0452/0014