Mat
MOA: University of British Columbia
3254/36
Large woven mat of grass-like strips with fringe on all four sides. Fringe formed from the unwoven ends, which have been further split. There is stitching around the edge of the weaving. (Small piece of tape with collector number adhered to one corner.)
- Type of Item mat
- Culture Samoan
- Material grass
- Measurements height 120.0 cm, width 212.0 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner George Stallworthy, Robert Stallworthy
- Received from Robert Stallworthy
- Made in Samoa
- Creation Date before 1859
- Collection Date between 1834 and 1859
- Ownership Date before 1859, before June 4, 2017
- Acquisition Date on June 4, 2017
- Item Classes basketry
- Condition good
- Accession Number 3254/0036