Basket Item Number: Nb620 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Twined basket with two braided handles and a braided rim. Bottom is spiral twine with a dark brown circular band. Basket is decorated with two horizontal bands of greys, yellow, and dark brown elements and trimmed in brown bark.
History Of Use
Baskets were used for carrying, storage and cooking. Women and girls made and used baskets. Since they were important wealth items, the ability to produce high quality baskets was an asset.
Narrative
This Kalapuya basket combines traditional weave with the double handles of baskets made for sale.
Item History
- Made in Oregon, USA between 1900 and 1950
- Owned by Charles E. Borden before March 5, 1979
- Received from Charles E. Borden (Donor) on March 5, 1979
What
- Name
- Basket
- Identification Number
- Nb620
- Type of Item
- basket
- Material
- cedar root and cedar bark
- Manufacturing Technique
- twined, braided and beaded
- Overall
- height 22.4 cm, width 16.7 cm, depth 15.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Kalapuya
- Previous Owner
- Charles E. Borden
- Received from
- Charles E. Borden (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Oregon, USA
When
- Creation Date
- between 1900 and 1950
- Ownership Date
- before March 5, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on March 5, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 87
- Accession Number
- 0515/0019