Tumpline Item Number: 1768/51 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Tumpline with a wide middle area woven with a multicoloured zigzagging pattern, ending in a narrow, braided bark rope on one side. Part b is a narrow, braided plant fibre rope with a knot at one end, frayed at other; broken off from the tumpline.
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
- 1768/51 a-b
- Type of Item
- tumpline
- Material
- burlap fibre, wool fibre and dye
- Part A
- height 0.7087 in, width 100.0 in, depth 2.7559 in
- Part B
- height 1.8 cm, width 147.0 cm, depth 2.2 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
- 1768/0051 a-b