Basketry Tray Item Number: Nd555 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Coiled cedar root tray decorated with partial imbrication in red and black cherry bark and tule reed. Tray has two coiled handles and a five star flower design.
Cultural Context
basketry; economic activity
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1976
- 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
- Basketry Tray
- Identification Number
- Nd555
- Type of Item
- tray
- Material
- cedar root, tule grass, cherry bark and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- coiled and imbricated
- Overall
- height 7.0 cm, diameter 49.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Interior Salish
- Previous Owner
- Dorothy Ladner and Edna Ladner
- Received from
- Dorothy Ladner (Donor) and Edna Ladner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1976
- Collection Date
- during 1900
- Ownership Date
- before April 12, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on April 12, 1976
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0299/0002