Tumpline Item Number: A2.109 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wool tumpline with horizontal triangular pattern in red on tan background, woven on a bark warp. The ties are braided and knotted plant fibre (possibly birch?).
History Of Use
Woven tumplines were often used with burden baskets, or for holding bundles. In order to free both hands for collecting or climbing, the woven band can be worn across the forehead, holding the basket at the back.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1934
- Collected between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George H. Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George H. Raley (Seller) during November 1948
What
- Name
- Tumpline
- Identification Number
- A2.109
- Type of Item
- tumpline
- Material
- bark, wool fibre and plant fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven and braided
- Overall
- height 4.7 cm, width 278.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tsilhqot'in
- Previous Owner
- George H. Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George H. Raley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1934
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 30
- Accession Number
- 1960/0614