Basket Item Number: Nb11.284 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Short, rounded basket with a flat, square bottom and vertical bands of light and dark brown stripes around the sides. Plain, coarse twined, slope-sided basket with checker work base; braided rim with overlay on some warps forming a double warp decoration. Twelve vertical beading designs with yellow grass and darker brown than basket in general.
History Of Use
Baskets are used for carrying, storing and cooking. They were made and used by women and girls. Since baskets were important wealth items, the ability to produce high quality baskets was an important asset.
Cultural Context
utilitarian
Item History
- Made in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Charles E. Borden before March 5, 1979
- Received from Charles E. Borden (Donor) on March 5, 1979
What
- Name
- Basket
- Identification Number
- Nb11.284
- Type of Item
- basket
- Material
- bear grass and cedar root
- Manufacturing Technique
- twined, beaded and braided
- Overall
- height 14.0 cm, diameter 22.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth
- Previous Owner
- Charles E. Borden
- Received from
- Charles E. Borden (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before March 5, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on March 5, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0515/0017