Mat Item Number: 2658/6 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Long, rectangular, mat with seven blue, lengthwise stripes alternating with six thinner, beige stripes. The two edges have maroon stripes along them. Fringes at either end are formed from the thin warp strands.
History Of Use
Worn around hips.
Item History
- Made in Truk, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia during 1980
- Owned by Susan Roote before September 19, 2005
- Received from Susan Roote (Donor) on September 19, 2005
What
Who
- Culture
- Micronesian
- Previous Owner
- Susan Roote
- Received from
- Susan Roote (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Truk, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia
When
- Creation Date
- during 1980
- Ownership Date
- before September 19, 2005
- Acquisition Date
- on September 19, 2005
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2658/0006