Mat Item Number: A8805 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Plain. Plaited checker work weaving with over turned edges that are secured by twining. Interwoven pieces are brown and dark red-black in colour.
Narrative
Example of bark mat weaving; made while the Martins were at UBC.
Item History
- Made by Abaya Martin (Maker) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada during 1951
- Collected during 1951
- Owned by Abaya Martin before October 20, 1951
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Abaya Martin (Seller) on October 20, 1951
What
- Name
- Mat
- Identification Number
- A8805
- Type of Item
- mat
- Material
- cherry bark and cedar bark
- Manufacturing Technique
- twined and checkerwork
- Overall
- height 4.25 in, width 4.25 in
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Abaya Martin (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Abaya Martin
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Abaya Martin (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1951
- Collection Date
- during 1951
- Ownership Date
- before October 20, 1951
- Acquisition Date
- on October 20, 1951
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 38
- Accession Number
- 2072/0004