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Oval Mat

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mats (floor coverings)
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
n.d.
grasses, commercial dyes
overall: 19.00 cm x 22.50 cm x 0.00 cm
Small oval mat of wrapped crossed warp weave and a sewn on back facing of checker work plaiting. The central area is a later addition/repair of the piece.

The design motif is in dark red, orange, purple and red. The central section is open through it one sees the plain checker work backing. Motifs are possibly lightning snake and thunderbird. These two beings are usually paired together.
mat
Basketry
Gift of Commander and Mrs. A.J. Tullis to the UVic Department of Anthropology, University of Victoria
U981.2.75

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