Mat Creaser Item Number: A17082 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Flat, carved, wooden creaser, boat-shaped with "horn-like" protrusions on either end. Lower edge of the tool is curved and carved lengthways with a long groove. The top is incised on either side with a similar, geometric pattern consisting of a series of wavy lines, straight lines and triangular indentations.
History Of Use
This object was used for creasing cat-tail or tule reed mats in combination with a mat needle. The mat needle would be inserted through the leaves of the cat-tail, and the grooved portion of the mat creaser would be run across the surface to create a crease in the mat that would prevent it from splitting later when it was sewn with cordage.
Cultural Context
domestic
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected by Della Kew in Duncan, British Columbia, Canada during August 1972
- Owned by Edward Miller before 1972
- Received from Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Edward Miller (Seller) during 1972
What
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
- Field Collector
- Della Kew
- Previous Owner
- Edward Miller
- Received from
- Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Edward Miller (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- during August 1972
- Ownership Date
- before 1972
- Acquisition Date
- during 1972
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0215/0002