Mat Item Number: 3609/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Woven pandanus mat made of two long, thin sections woven together down a centre seam. The mat has three sections - tightly woven centre decorated with stenciled zigzag lines. Both end section has woven open-work patterns with stenciled concentric diamonds overtop. These sections are lined on the long edge with fringe, also dyed red.

Narrative

Donors were given these mats (3609/1-3) during their adoption ceremony in 1995 at the village of Loltong.

Item History

What

Name
Mat
Identification Number
3609/2
Type of Item
mat
Material
pandanus leaf and dye
Manufacturing Technique
stencilled, plaited and dyed
Overall
height 138.0 cm, width 37.0 cm

Who

Culture
Ni-Vanuatu
Previous Owner
Foster Goodfellow
Received from
Foster Goodfellow (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Pentecost, Penema, Vanuatu

When

Creation Date
during 1995
Collection Date
during 1995
Ownership Date
before January 26, 2023
Acquisition Date
on January 26, 2023

Other

Item Classes
basketry
Condition
good
Accession Number
3609/0002