Mat Item Number: B103 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Mat in a shield shape made of natural rattan to form a geometric design that consists of a zig zag border along the sides while the pointed end has two contour bands that have vertical lines within. Loop of twisted cord is near the pointed end (twilled).
Cultural Context
For sitting upon.
Item History
- Made in Sarawak, Malaysia before 1927
- Collected between 1895 and 1927
- Owned by Frank Burnett before 1927
- Received from Frank Burnett (Donor) on July 25, 1927
What
Who
- Culture
- Iban
- Previous Owner
- Frank Burnett
- Received from
- Frank Burnett (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sarawak, Malaysia
When
- Creation Date
- before 1927
- Collection Date
- between 1895 and 1927
- Ownership Date
- before 1927
- Acquisition Date
- on July 25, 1927
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2191/0308