Mat Item Number: 3237/9 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large round woven basket or mat. Base is flat, with edge lifting slightly. Weaving incorporates dyed grass to create a brown circle at centre with short green lines emanating outward from it on an angle. Around body of mat are four standing camels, each with coloured dots outlining the torso. Around rim are lines of green and brown. Pattering can be seen in more vivid colours on underside of mat.
Item History
- Made in Nigeria during 1972
- Collected in Zaria, Nigeria during 1972
- Owned by Millie Morton before April 27, 2017
- Received from Millie Morton (Donor) on April 27, 2017
What
Who
- Culture
- West African
- Previous Owner
- Millie Morton
- Received from
- Millie Morton (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nigeria
- Collected in
- Zaria, Nigeria
When
- Creation Date
- during 1972
- Collection Date
- during 1972
- Ownership Date
- before April 27, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on April 27, 2017
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3237/0009