Wall Hanging

MOA: University of British Columbia

3234/1

Rectangular woven wall hanging with a mirrored diamond pattern. Dyes used are made of natural materials. Background is off-white, with brown checked squares along the edges coloured with walnut shells. At centre of weaving is a small light tan diamond coloured with onion skin, surrounded by a thick diamond of dark brown made of red stemmed dock with logwood strips, then two strips of light rust-brown of goldenrod and chrome or copper, light yellow-green of goldenrod and alum, and light brown coloured with lichen. At back are two canvas pockets sewn along the long edges as hanging mechanisms.


  • Type of Item hanging
  • Culture Sto:lo
  • Material cotton fibre, wool fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 67.0 cm, width 171.0 cm (overall)

  • Creator Mary Peters
  • Previous Owner Drew Young, Marilyn Young
  • Received from Marilyn Young, Drew Young

  • Made in Sardis

  • Creation Date during 1969
  • Ownership Date before March 22, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on March 22, 2017

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3234/0001