Basketry Mat Item Number: Nd586 a-d from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Set of four coiled cedar root basketry mats. Mats are oval in shape with double interlaced coiled border. Each mat is decorated with different designs. Part (a); is decorated with alternating dark and red cherry bark with grass in center. Part b has a circular pattern of rows red cherry bark. Part c has four adjacent triangles of red cherry bark and grass. Part d has alternating red and black cherry bark triangles.
History Of Use
According to accession documentation, these mats were used as place mats.
Cultural Context
basketry; domestic; economic activity
Item History
- Made in Lytton, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Phyllis D. Phare before January 30, 1976
- Received from Phyllis D. Phare (Donor) on January 30, 1976
What
- Name
- Basketry Mat
- Identification Number
- Nd586 a-d
- Type of Item
- mat
- Material
- cedar root, cherry bark and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- dyed, coiled and imbricated
- Part B
- width 19.0 cm, depth 15.7 cm
- Part C
- width 22.5 cm, depth 14.5 cm
- Part A
- width 21.0 cm, depth 15.0 cm
- Part D
- width 21.5 cm, depth 15.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Interior Salish: Nlaka'pamux
- Previous Owner
- Phyllis D. Phare
- Received from
- Phyllis D. Phare (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Lytton, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before January 30, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on January 30, 1976
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 31
- Accession Number
- 0296/0004 a-d