Tumpline Item Number: 1768/50 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Woven tumpline with wide band in middle. Coloured oblongs and braided tie at each end. Black, white and blue bands of pattern.
History Of Use
Sto:lo weavers note that tumplines, like this one, are tied to baskets or bundles of cedar bark and used when both hands are needed for climbing or collecting. The woven band is worn against the forehead. Men also use these types of straps for packing deer meat home and as gun straps.
Specific Techniques
Nlaka'pamux Elder and weaver, Minnie Peters, notes that you can take these smaller weavings with you and work on them anywhere. One end should be secured above you, the other end you can tie around your waist. Then the weaver can just weave back and forth. Sticks are placed across the weaving to keep pushing it back.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Thomas R. Richardson before 1998
- Owned by Frances M. Richardson before November 18, 1998
- Received from Frances M. Richardson (Donor) on November 18, 1998
What
- Name
- Tumpline
- Identification Number
- 1768/50
- Type of Item
- tumpline
- Material
- cedar bark and cotton fibre
- Overall
- height 5.5 cm, width 82.0 cm, depth 6.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- Thomas R. Richardson and Frances M. Richardson
- Received from
- Frances M. Richardson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1998 and before November 18, 1998
- Acquisition Date
- on November 18, 1998
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1768/0050