Painted Mat

Item number 1262/284 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Very long wovan mat, with braided long edges, painted with mainly geometric and linear designs, all in yellow, white, green, red, and black. Centre band of diamond shapes runs lengthwise through mat, and is bordered by a band of zigzags. These divide the mat into upper and lower halves. At each end the motifs are the same in upper and lower, concentric diamonds within a square, within elaborate square borders. Next panel on upper half is a two-storey building, branches and leaves in background. Lower half has rectangular band like that in centre, and is bordered by same design in different colouring, mostly yellow, green and white with red outline. At centre of mat on upper half is yellow panel of a vase with leaves and flowers in background, outlined in white. This panel is flanked by panel of white 'X' outlined in red, on a yellow background in a square also oulinted in red and white. Elaborate square borders surround. Lower half has panel similar to those at ends, concentric diamonds on a green background within a square and surrounded by elaborate square borders. Patterns repeat after centre panels. Reverse side is plain except for inscription in red paint that is difficult to decipher.

Item History

Made in Philippines
Owned by Julia Tecson and Miguel Tecson before November 16, 1987
Received from Julia Tecson (Donor) and Miguel Tecson (Donor) on November 16, 1987