Basketry Mat Item Number: D1.293 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Round basketry mat with watch-spring center construction with looped rows every other row, including last row. Last row of solid center and other two non-looped rows are beaded with black cherry bark.
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
- D1.293
- Type of Item
- mat
- Material
- cedar root, cherry bark and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- coiled, imbricated and openwork
- Overall
- height 1.2 cm, diameter 23.4 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
- 1870/0147