Quill Loom Item Number: 3109/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Quill loom. A piece of willow wood is bent into a bow to support the artwork being created. At one end of the willow is attached a short strip of moosehide to which is sewn several cotton threads. Near their opposite ends the threads pierce a small rectangle of cardboard to keep them separated, and are then tied to the other end of the willow. Woven into the threads are porcupine quills dyed multiple colours, creating patterns of 'X's and diamonds on a cream-coloured background. The quills have been cut to a length of approximately 1 cm at the back of the weaving.
Cultural Context
weaving; textiles
Item History
- Made by Rosa Minosa (Maker) in Northwest Territories, Canada during 1978
- Owned by David Sproule before April 28, 2015
- Received from David Sproule (Donor) on April 28, 2015
What
- Name
- Quill Loom
- Identification Number
- 3109/1
- Type of Item
- loom
- Material
- willow wood, moose skin, cotton fibre, porcupine quill and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- quillwork and woven
- Overall
- height 60.0 cm, width 2.5 cm, depth 11.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Dene
- Creator
- Rosa Minosa (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- David Sproule
- Received from
- David Sproule (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Northwest Territories, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1978
- Ownership Date
- before April 28, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on April 28, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3109/0001