Basket Item Number: Nd674 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Coiled basket with bifurcated stitches. Imbricated pattern of vertical wavey stripes of red cherry bark and grass.
History Of Use
Baskets were used for carrying and storing a wide variety of materials. These include, water, stones, firewood, roots, fruits, seeds, textile materials, fish and game. They were also used for cooking. Women and girls made and used these baskets. Family wealth was partially correlated to the number and quality of baskets in their possession. The ability to produce high quality baskets was a valuable asset for a woman.
Narrative
An old tag with the basket said "Lower Thompson Basket..."
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected before 1978
- Owned by Charles E. Borden before March 5, 1979
- Received from Charles E. Borden (Donor) on March 5, 1979
What
- Name
- Basket
- Identification Number
- Nd674
- Type of Item
- basket
- Material
- cedar root, cat-tail grass ? and cedar bark
- Manufacturing Technique
- dyed, imbricated and coiled
- Overall
- height 8.2 cm, diameter 15.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Interior Salish: Nlaka'pamux
- Previous Owner
- Charles E. Borden
- Received from
- Charles E. Borden (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- before 1978
- Ownership Date
- before March 5, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on March 5, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0515/0012