Wall Hanging

MOA: University of British Columbia

3655/12

Rectangular wall hanging. The ground is divided into 9 sections with larger middle column and row. The centre row has light grey-beige centre with thin light grey-beige and green sides. The two end rows are green with light grey-beige and solid green sides. The sides have repeating light orange-pink triangles. Along each end is three diamonds, two small orange diamonds and a large orange-pink diamond at centre. Each end finished with a band of light orange, and then looped fringe with green on each side and grey-beige at centre. Tag sewn on back, 'SALISH WEAVING / HANDCRAFTED - FRASER VALLEY / BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA'.

  • Narrative

    Gifted to the donors as a wedding present, Dec. 24, 1970.


  • Type of Item hanging
  • Culture Sto:lo
  • Material sheep wool fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 156.0 cm, width 88.0 cm (overall)

  • Creator Salish Weavers
  • Previous Owner Elizabeth Bell, Alan Bell
  • Received from Elizabeth Bell, Alan Bell

  • Made in British Columbia
  • Collected in Chilliwack

  • Creation Date during 1970
  • Collection Date during 1970
  • Ownership Date before December 7, 2023
  • Acquisition Date on December 7, 2023

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3655/0012