Wall Hanging Item Number: 2614/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Off-white weaving with a centre blue and red argyle design, framed by a border of red, blue and grey squares. Top and bottom of weaving show three narrow stripes of the principle colours and a red wave pattern bisecting a blue and grey band.
Cultural Context
weaving; contemporary art
Narrative
The Musqueam, and other Coast Salish peoples, come from a long tradition of weaving. Although contemporary makers weave for a variety of reasons, several of the weavers at Musqueam have said their weaving enables them to connect with their ancestors and at the same time leave a cultural legacy for future generations. Many weave primarily for personal use and for gifts to family and friends, while others weave as a profession and sell their work to art dealers and museums. In recent years they have also received commissions from large corporations, such as Paramount Studios and the Vancouver Airport.
Item History
- Made by Janice Paul (Maker) in Musqueam, British Columbia, Canada during 2003
- Owned by Janice Paul before February 18, 2004
- Received from Janice Paul (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source) on February 18, 2004
What
- Name
- Wall Hanging
- Identification Number
- 2614/1
- Type of Item
- hanging
- Material
- wool fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 157.5 cm, width 117.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Musqueam
- Creator
- Janice Paul (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Janice Paul
- Received from
- Janice Paul (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Musqueam, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 2003
- Ownership Date
- before February 18, 2004
- Acquisition Date
- on February 18, 2004
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 3
- Accession Number
- 2614/0001