Pail Item Number: E 1910.30 from the MAA: University of Cambridge
Description
A large pail of birch bark. The sides and base of the pail are stitched together using cherry bark, as is the upper rim. There are three glass beads afixed to the rim, one green and two white. A hide thong has been attached as a handle.; Good
Context
The birch bark pail is more likely to be Athapaskan or Carrier in origin than Northwest Coast (G.Crowther). The original European tribal names and, where possible, current tribal names have both been given in separate GLT fields.; Exhibited: Old Anthropological displays at CUMAA, case 36, dismantled 22081986.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Received from Dr. J.W.L. Glaisher during 1910
What
- Name
- Pail
- Identification Number
- E 1910.30
- Type of Item
- pail and bucket
- Material
- bark and birch wood
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast ?
- Received from
- Dr. J.W.L. Glaisher
Where
- Holding Institution
- MAA: University of Cambridge
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Acquisition Date
- during 1910
Other
- Keyword
- Containers