Mat Item Number: 3147/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cat-tail reed mat. Mat is made of a double layer of reeds laying parallel to each other, joined in a braid of reed and wool string at the top. Long twisted cords join the reeds together across the width of the mat, spaced at regular intervals. A thick woven plait falls down one side. Ends are contained by a wool string entwined around each strand near bottom.
Item History
- Made by Mary Charles (Maker) in Seabird Island, British Columbia, Canada before 1955
- Owned by Mary Charles
- Owned by N. Rose Point before 2012
- Owned by Wayne Point before February 9, 2016
- Received from Wayne Point (Donor) on February 9, 2016
What
- Name
- Mat
- Identification Number
- 3147/2
- Type of Item
- mat
- Material
- cat-tail grass and wool fibre
- Overall
- height 110.0 cm, width 137.0 cm, depth 2.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Sto:lo
- Creator
- Mary Charles (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Mary Charles, N. Rose Point and Wayne Point
- Received from
- Wayne Point (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Seabird Island, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1955
- Ownership Date
- before 2012 and before February 9, 2016
- Acquisition Date
- on February 9, 2016
Other
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 3147/0002