Christening Mat Item Number: 1523/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Woven mat with multicoloured fringe. The natural coloured strands are plaited diagonally with the edges folded over and woven back into the mat. The are eight rows of multicoloured fringe sewn onto the lower half of the mat.
Item History
- Made in Tonga during 1966
- Owned by Murray Nielson before May 11, 1992
- Received from Murray Nielson (Donor) on May 11, 1992
What
- Name
- Christening Mat
- Identification Number
- 1523/2
- Type of Item
- mat
- Material
- reed grass and wool fibre ?
- Overall
- height 216.0 cm, width 177.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tongan
- Previous Owner
- Murray Nielson
- Received from
- Murray Nielson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Tonga
When
- Creation Date
- during 1966
- Ownership Date
- before May 11, 1992
- Acquisition Date
- on May 11, 1992
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1523/0002