Basket Item Number: Nb11.321 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Cylindrical basket (a) with rounded sides and a fitted lid (b); lid has a central knob-like handle and is held in place by a cedar flange attached around the upper rim of the basket. Design consists of two purple bands at bottom and top with seven purple geometric designs around the middle. Design on lid consists of four sets of six narrow bands of purple, light red and yellow, as well as four sets of five narrow purple bands; three narrow purple bands surround knob.

History Of Use

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

Cultural Context

cash economy; craft market