Basketry Mat Item Number: D1.266 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Basketry mat of several looped rows alternating with overcast rows. Imbricated on overcast rows, around center in dark cherry bark, then red cherry bark, then repeated again after each looped row.
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; economic activity; domestic
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
- D1.266
- Type of Item
- mat
- Material
- cedar root, cherry bark and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- coiled, imbricated and openwork
- Overall
- height 1.0 cm, diameter 19.6 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
- Accession Number
- 1870/0145