Mat Item Number: M206 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Flat, oval woven mat, or tray, made in a coiled technique. Four areas of dark brown decoration. Each area consists of a V-shape opening toward the edge and a second V-shape inside the first creating a closed diamond shape. There are small decorations around the edge in dark brown.
Item History
- Made in Angola
- Collected during 1950
- Owned by Anne E. Copithorne before November 14, 1973
- Received from Anne E. Copithorne (Donor) on November 14, 1973
What
Who
- Culture
- Ovimbundu
- Previous Owner
- Anne E. Copithorne
- Received from
- Anne E. Copithorne (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Angola
When
- Collection Date
- during 1950
- Ownership Date
- before November 14, 1973
- Acquisition Date
- on November 14, 1973
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 100
- Accession Number
- 0251/0124