Hanging
MOA: University of British Columbia
3639/5 a-d
Weaving (part a) with hanging bar (parts b-d). Weaving has ground of natural white wool; design features a central rectangle consisting of columns of chevrons trimmed with triangles along the top and bottom edges. Red-brown, grey, and checked bands divide the columns. Chevrons are done in rows and alternate directions; done in black, white, and mint green. Top and bottom sides of rectangle are trimmed with white bands with red-brown triangles of varying sizes. Right side of box bordered with thin band of semi-circles and a striped line; left side has wavy lines with solid and dual-coloured diamonds. White, with red-brown, fringe along left, right and bottom edges; hanging pocket sewn on back, along top edge. Hanging bar (part b) consists of cylindrical rod with two animal heads on either end, to prevent weaving from sliding off (parts c-d). Animals are open-mouthed and their facial features are made up of formline design elements.
- Type of Item hanging
- Culture Musqueam
- Material dye, wool fibre, wood, synthetic fibre
- Measurements height 105.2 cm, width 143.6 cm, depth 4.8 cm (overall)
- Creator Debra Sparrow
- Previous Owner Thelma Sharp Cook, Donald Cook
- Received from Donald Cook
- Made in Musqueam
- Ownership Date before June 22, 2023, before August 31, 2023
- Acquisition Date on August 31, 2023
- Item Classes textiles
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3639/0005 a-d