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