Wall Hanging
Item number 3632/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Small rectangular weaving with decorative panel down centre; left and right sides of hanging bordered with white bands. Panel has alternating stripes in white and light pink; cream lines in between each set of stripes. Sets of two small triangles in centres of stripes; triangles in white stripes pointing down, triangles in pink pointing upward. Large dark brown triangles point inward from either side of stripes. Blue 'Salish Weaving' tag sewn to back.
History Of Use
The Salish Weavers Guild was inspired by the research of amateur anthropologist, Oliver Wells. Mr. Wells, a local farmer, spent much of his time interviewing his Sto:lo neighbours about their history and cultural traditions, while making collections of cultural objects - many of which are now in the Chilliwack Museum. During the 1960s, Wells became especially interested in Salish loom weaving, and with the assistance of Mary Peters of Seabird Island, helped to organise a local guild that operated out of the Coqualeetza Cultural Center between 1971-1985. Weavers worked together to dye and spin wool. They made weavings on commission, or brought their work in to sell from the center.
Narrative
The weaving has a 'Salish Weaving' tag on it, from the Salish Weavers Guild, which operated out of Sardis between 1971-1985. The donor purchased the weaving from the Salish Weavers store.
Item History
- Made by Salish Weavers (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada between 1971 and 1985
- Collected in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Hannah Main before June 30, 2023
- Received from Hannah Main (Donor) on June 30, 2023
What
- Name
- Wall Hanging
- Identification Number
- 3632/2
- Type of Item
- hanging
- Material
- wool fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 108.1 cm, width 68.2 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Sto:lo
- Creator
- Salish Weavers (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Hannah Main
- Received from
- Hannah Main (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- between 1971 and 1985
- Ownership Date
- before June 30, 2023
- Acquisition Date
- on June 30, 2023
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3632/0002
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