Mat Item Number: K4.177 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular woven mat with fringed ends. The mat was twisted and woven on a simple handloom. There is a seam up the centre. It has a black interlocking diamond pattern on a natural background. There is a fine, natural and black leaf fringe on both ends. There is an added thick natural leaf fringe on one end.
Item History
- Made in West Africa, Africa ?
- Owned by British Museum before August 1960
- Received from British Museum (Exchanger) during August 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- West African ?
- Previous Owner
- British Museum
- Received from
- British Museum (Exchanger)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- West Africa, Africa ?
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during August 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0022/0001 a