Basket
Item number Na727 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
Public
RRN ID
Item Records
This page shows all the information we have about this item. Both the institution that physically holds this item, and RRN members have contributed the knowledge on this page. You’re looking at the item record provided by the holding institution. If you scroll further down the page, you’ll see the information from RRN members, and can share your own knowledge too.
The RRN processes the information it receives from each institution to make it more readable and easier to search. If you’re doing in-depth research on this item, be sure to take a look at the Data Source tab to see the information exactly as it was provided by the institution.
These records are easy to share because each has a unique web address. You can copy and paste the location from your browser’s address bar into an email, word document, or chat message to share this item with others.
- Data
- Data Source
This information was automatically generated from data provided by MOA: University of British Columbia. It has been standardized to aid in finding and grouping information within the RRN. Accuracy and meaning should be verified from the Data Source tab.
Description
Round, closed two-strand twined basket with lid. Straight-sided, very finely woven. Approximately every 6th element in every 6th row is red (warp of same grass dyed red, otherwise yellow-green). Bottom of basket is coarser and darker red/beige. Blue band, a single element wide around bottom edge. Lid (b) rim is reinforced by cedar bark band. Red 'dot' pattern on lid, same as basket. Two small holes near bottom centre.
History Of Use
Small trinket baskets were produced primarily for sale. Based on traditional techniques, Aleut grass baskets are among the finest weaves known. These baskets became highly prized trade items, with trade production and quality peaking from the mid-19th to the early 20th centuries. Finely woven baskets represent a considerable investment of time (months of spare time work). Traditionally, baskets were made in the winter from materials collected and prepared during the summer and fall.
Cultural Context
made for sale
Narrative
Dune grass is commonly referred to as wild barley or wild rye.
Item History
- Made in Alaska, USA
- Collected during 1900
- Owned by Dorothy Ladner and Edna Ladner before April 12, 1976
- Received from Dorothy Ladner (Donor) and Edna Ladner (Donor) on April 12, 1976
What
- Name
- Basket
- Identification Number
- Na727 a-b
- Type of Item
- basket
- Material
- grass, dye and cedar bark
- Manufacturing Technique
- twined
- Overall
- height 4.3 cm, diameter 7.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Alaska, USA
Who
- Culture
- Aleut
- Previous Owner
- Dorothy Ladner and Edna Ladner
- Received from
- Dorothy Ladner (Donor) and Edna Ladner (Donor)
When
- Collection Date
- during 1900
- Ownership Date
- before April 12, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on April 12, 1976
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 48
- Accession Number
- 0299/0038
Ask a question
Let the RRN community answer your questions
Public
With an account, you can ask other users a question about this item. Request an Account
Shared Knowledge
Share your knowlege of this item with the RRN community
Public
With an account, you can submit information about this item and have it visible to all users and institutions on the RRN. Request an Account
Similar Items
