Basket Item Number: Nd697 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Part (a) Rectangular coiled basket (with bifurcated stitiches) with elongated watch spring construction. Imbricated design in large rectangles with a band, at middle of basket, connecting themblack. Colours outline the geometric designs in dark cherry bark, grass, red cherry bark, grass, and dark cherry bark. Three rows of beading on foot, two dark and middle red cherry bark. Part (b) Handle of coiled cedar root, and is not attached to basket.

History Of Use

Traditionally, baskets were used for a variety of domestic purposes, but starting in the mid-19th century, most basketry goods were made as sale items to provide a source of cash income.

Cultural Context

cash economy; craft market