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Description

Rectangular coiled cedar root basket (part a) with rounded corners and a lid (part b). Slat foundation used for both the lid and the base, but bundles of cedar roots were used for the sides. Lid (part b) fitted flush to slightly flared sides from which single handle is attached, one end to each long side. Handle is composed of bundles reinforced with cotton cord. Sides of the basket (part a) are decorated with imbricated panels of light yellow brown grass with alternating red brown and black dyed cherry bark in four "V" motifs. Panels are outlined in black, two each on longest sides and one on each end. Sturdy rim around base edge elevates basket. Beading in red and black cherry bark on the lid (part b) top and sides with grass at the lid's rim.

History Of Use

Those with lids commonly used for storage, others as cooking baskets.

Cultural Context

storage; basketry; plant technology

Specific Techniques

Imbrication is process of taking a strip of coloured grass or cherry bark and folding it under the stitching used to join together coiled sides. Common technique extends into cascades region of Washington, Lower Fraser and Thompson Rivers, British Columbia. Foundation coil made of slats and/or bundles. Slats give basket uniformly flat surface, bundles give corrugated ridged appearance. Split-stitching wraps foundation by sewing into place on the row below with bone awl. Cherry bark is dyed black.

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