Mat Item Number: K4.176 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular woven mat with fringed sides. There are two rows of black triangular designs separated by black bands on a natural background. There is a thin, natural and black fringe on both long sides.
Specific Techniques
woven on a handloom
Cultural Context
used as a dress accessory, slung over one shoulder.
Item History
- Made in Democratic Republic of the Congo ?
- Owned by British Museum before August 1960
- Received from British Museum (Exchanger) during August 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Akela
- Previous Owner
- British Museum
- Received from
- British Museum (Exchanger)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Democratic Republic of the Congo ?
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during August 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0022/0022