Basketry Mat Item Number: A8490 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small, oval shaped, cedar root coiled mat with interlocking coiled work (bifurcated stitches) and elongated watch-spring construction with braided loop work. One row of red cherry bark beading around circumference.
History Of Use
Small coiled cedar root mats, like this one, are often beginner's projects. They are also made for sale, and personal use.
Cultural Context
basketry; domestic; economic activity
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Fraser River, British Columbia, Canada during 1910
- Owned by Mrs. A. C. Whitley
- Owned by Paul Whitley before 1964
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Paul Whitley (Seller) during 1964
What
- Name
- Basketry Mat
- Identification Number
- A8490
- Type of Item
- mat
- Material
- cedar root and cherry bark
- Manufacturing Technique
- coiled and imbricated
- Overall
- height 1.1 cm, width 19.2 cm, depth 14.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish
- Previous Owner
- Mrs. A. C. Whitley and Paul Whitley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Paul Whitley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Fraser River, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- during 1910
- Ownership Date
- before 1964
- Acquisition Date
- during 1964
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 7
- Accession Number
- 0115/0032