Tray Item Number: Nd598 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Tray with circular shape and two handles. Constructed of watch-spring coiling with wild cherry bark and grass imbrication in circle and diamond motif on inside edge, and inside of tray.
History Of Use
A gradual change occurred in Salish basketry from the 1820's to the 1940's with the decline of utilitarian basket making and the increase in decorated baskets, made for sale.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1939
- Collected between 1937 and 1939
- Owned by Grace Whitaker before January 5, 1977
- Received from Grace Whitaker (Donor) on January 5, 1977
What
- Name
- Tray
- Identification Number
- Nd598
- Type of Item
- tray
- Material
- cedar root, grass, cherry bark and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- coiled and imbricated
- Overall
- height 8.5 cm, diameter 41.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Interior Salish: Nlaka'pamux
- Previous Owner
- Grace Whitaker
- Received from
- Grace Whitaker (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1939
- Collection Date
- between 1937 and 1939
- Ownership Date
- before January 5, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on January 5, 1977
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0351/0034