Basket Item Number: Sa245 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Market basket; round, flat bottomed, shallow basket with near vertical sides. Woven of bamboo strips, in strong wicker work construction; natural colour. Palm leaf wrapped around rim.

Cultural Context

storage

Item History

  • Made in Guatemala before 1976
  • Collected during 1976
  • Owned by Inge Ruus before August 11, 1976
  • Received from Inge Ruus (Donor) on August 11, 1976

What

Name
Basket
Identification Number
Sa245
Type of Item
basket
Material
palm leaf and bamboo grass
Manufacturing Technique
plaited
Overall
height 19.0 cm, diameter 52.0 cm

Who

Culture
Maya ?
Previous Owner
Inge Ruus
Received from
Inge Ruus (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Guatemala

When

Creation Date
before 1976
Collection Date
during 1976
Ownership Date
before August 11, 1976
Acquisition Date
on August 11, 1976

Other

Item Classes
basketry
Condition
good
Accession Number
0319/0009