Mat Item Number: K5.136 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular mat made from reeds woven together with bright, multicoloured wool; woven pattern of zigzags down center and on either edge.
History Of Use
For sitting and sleeping.
Item History
- Made in Durban, Natal, South Africa during 1972
- Owned by African Art Center before November 7, 1972
- Received from African Art Center (Seller) and Unknown (Funding source) on November 7, 1972
What
- Name
- Mat
- Identification Number
- K5.136
- Type of Item
- mat
- Material
- reed grass, dye, wool fibre and wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven and attached
- Overall
- height 56.0 cm, width 94.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Zulu
- Previous Owner
- African Art Center
- Received from
- African Art Center (Seller) and Unknown (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Durban, Natal, South Africa
When
- Creation Date
- during 1972
- Ownership Date
- before November 7, 1972
- Acquisition Date
- on November 7, 1972
Other
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 0225/0008