Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0798 | |
| Category | Basketry | |
| Object Name | Basketry mat | |
| Culture | Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka) or Makah | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | Canada or USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | British Columbia or Washington | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Western Vancouver Island or Makah Indian Reservation area | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1930-1950 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes | |
| Description | Flat oval mat made for use as a hot pad; Warp material is cedar bark and weft material is bear grass leaves; Entire mat is woven in wrapped twining technique; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and consist of three composite and concentric bands in colors of dark blue, orange, green, and purple, alternating with plain bands of undyed weft. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 24.4, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 32.6 | |