Stick Plate Item Number: Nb655 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Round, open twined plate curving up at the sides. Two rows of multi-ply 2 strand braided rim. Rigid stick-like warps are bound with evenly spaced rows of twined split root weft elements. Warps form a triangular pattern.
History Of Use
Stick plates were used for draining hot foods, especially fish.
Cultural Context
food preparation
Item History
- Made in California, USA during 1900
- Owned by Clarke Museum before November 12, 1982
- Received from Clarke Museum (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on November 12, 1982
What
Who
- Culture
- Yurok
- Previous Owner
- Clarke Museum
- Received from
- Clarke Museum (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- California, USA
When
- Creation Date
- during 1900
- Ownership Date
- before November 12, 1982
- Acquisition Date
- on November 12, 1982
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 88
- Accession Number
- 0862/0008