Mat Item Number: 2965/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Mat made of tightly woven strips of cedar, thin warps and wefts to the inside, with a border of wider strips on three edges. Inset from the border and running along its length is a decoration of several darker lines that cross at the corners, made of cedar strips dyed a darker brown. The mat is damaged and parts have been machine sewn together with black thread.
Item History
- Made in Squamish, British Columbia, Canada ? during 1900
- Owned by Phil Van Horne before August 4, 2012
- Received from Phil Van Horne (Donor) on August 4, 2012
What
- Name
- Mat
- Identification Number
- 2965/2
- Type of Item
- mat
- Material
- cedar bark, dye and cotton fibre
- Overall
- height 89.0 cm, width 66.7 cm, depth 0.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Squamish ?
- Previous Owner
- Phil Van Horne
- Received from
- Phil Van Horne (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Squamish, British Columbia, Canada ?
When
- Creation Date
- during 1900
- Ownership Date
- before August 4, 2012
- Acquisition Date
- on August 4, 2012
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 2965/0002