Mat Item Number: A1770 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular mat with woven border. There is a double band of mud-dyed cedar around the edges of the mat, crossed at the corners. The edges are finished by overcasting on a core of cedar bark.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George Henry Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller) during November 1948
What
- Name
- Mat
- Identification Number
- A1770
- Type of Item
- mat
- Material
- cedar bark and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- checkerwork
- Overall
- height 178.0 cm, width 104.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- George Henry Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1960/0180