Basketry Mat Item Number: D1.391 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small, flat basketry mat of simple coiled work (bifurcated stitches) with watch-spring base construction. Mat has an overcast rim looped out in one section. Decorated with beading in a 1:1 ratio. Series of concentric rows of beading each in red or in black cherry bark - double stitch figures alternating in red and in black at the outer circumference.
History Of Use
Small coiled cedar root mats, like this one, are often beginner's projects. They are also made for sale, and personal use.
Cultural Context
basketry; domestic; economic activity
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected between 1925 and 1928
- Owned by John M. Buchanan before May 1948
- Received from John M. Buchanan (Donor) during May 1948
What
- Name
- Basketry Mat
- Identification Number
- D1.391
- Type of Item
- mat
- Material
- cedar root, cherry bark, cat-tail grass ? and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- coiled and imbricated
- Overall
- height 0.7 cm, diameter 21.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Interior Salish
- Previous Owner
- John M. Buchanan
- Received from
- John M. Buchanan (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1925 and 1928
- Ownership Date
- before May 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during May 1948
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 31
- Accession Number
- 1870/0153