Basket Item Number: Ng76 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carrying basket with rounded sides in wicker work on 2.5 cm single warp. The bottom is square, plain, checker work. There is a large band beneath the rim, woven around two sides, separated by two holes (missing carrying strap ?). Rim has two pieces of splints wrapped spaciously by a single strip. Darkened from light yellow with black to brown. The black dyed wefts have faded. Some wefts are broken inside and out. Red berry stains on sides and bottom, also at corners on outside.
History Of Use
Carrying basket used in the harvesting of nuts, seeds, grains, fruits and berries. Baskets were made from ash, birch, linden and cane, in this area. The most popular method of construction is checkerwork. Bottoms are usually square and plain. The wealth of the family was counted in the number and beauty of their baskets.
Cultural Context
carrying
Item History
- Made in USA
- Collected during 1900
- Owned by Louise Jackson and Nancy Whaley Jackson
- Owned by Merla M. Patton before November 9, 1978
- Received from Merla M. Patton (Donor) on November 9, 1978
What
Who
- Culture
- Eastern Woodlands
- Previous Owner
- Louise Jackson, Nancy Whaley Jackson and Merla M. Patton
- Received from
- Merla M. Patton (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- USA
When
- Collection Date
- during 1900
- Ownership Date
- before November 9, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on November 9, 1978
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0497/0001