Wall Hanging Item Number: 2901/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Rectangular wall hanging woven with commercial sheep's wool, dyed with natural dyes. The design varies from end to end, with dark straight lines, diagonal stripes, and a 'flying goose' pattern; in colours of grey, brown and yellow-green on an off-white ground. One end has a series of open wool loops, while the other has a long fringe. Blue 'Salish Weaving' tag sewn to back.

History Of Use

The Salish Weavers Guild was inspired by the research of amateur anthropologist, Oliver Wells. Mr. Wells, a local farmer, spent much of his time interviewing his Sto:lo neighbours about their history and cultural traditions, while making collections of cultural objects - many of which are now in the Chilliwack Museum. During the 1960s, Wells became especially interested in Salish loom weaving, and with the assistance of Mary Peters of Seabird Island, helped to organise a local guild that operated out of the Coqualeetza Cultural Center between 1971-1985. Weavers worked together to dye and spin wool. They made weavings on commission, or brought their work in to fill orders as they were recieved.

Narrative

The donor purchased the weaving from the Salish Weavers store in Coqualeetza in the 1970s.

Item History

What

Name
Wall Hanging
Identification Number
2901/2
Type of Item
hanging
Material
wool fibre and dye
Overall
height 145.0 cm, width 57.0 cm

Who

Culture
Coast Salish: Sto:lo
Creator
Salish Weavers (Maker)
Previous Owner
Reva Malkin
Received from
Reva Malkin (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Collected in
Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada

When

Creation Date
during 1975
Ownership Date
before August 19, 2011
Acquisition Date
on August 19, 2011

Other

Item Classes
textiles
Condition
good
Accession Number
2901/0002