Basketry
Item number Nb7.337 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Flat circular woven mat. Decoration consists of five concentric circles distributed from the centre to the edge and bottom. Diagonal spirals between the third and fourth rows.
History Of Use
Basketry filled a vital need as containers for storage, domestic use and transportation of goods. Some had multiple uses; others were made for specific functions. After European contact, used for trade and sale items. Forms have been altered to meet European tastes. Basketry making was and is a women's art.
Specific Techniques
2 ply twining; z-twist; inner circle of design on top in alternating z-twist and s-twist; false embroidery in centre.
Cultural Context
domestic
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Port Simpson, British Columbia, Canada and Lax Kw'alaams, British Columbia, Canada between 1887 and 1966
- Owned by Agnes Macintosh Brentzen
- Owned by Margaret E. Cornish and E. Percival before November 5, 1987
- Received from Margaret E. Cornish (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and E. Percival (Seller) on November 5, 1987
What
- Name
- Basketry
- Identification Number
- Nb7.337
- Type of Item
- basketry
- Material
- grass ? and cedar bark
- Manufacturing Technique
- stripped, dyed, woven, split, separated, dried, shredded and soaked
- Overall
- height 0.7 cm, width 19.2 cm, depth 18.1 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Port Simpson, British Columbia, Canada and Lax Kw'alaams, British Columbia, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Tsimshian ?
- Previous Owner
- Agnes Macintosh Brentzen, Margaret E. Cornish and E. Percival
- Received from
- Margaret E. Cornish (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and E. Percival (Seller)
When
- Collection Date
- between 1887 and 1966
- Ownership Date
- before November 5, 1987
- Acquisition Date
- on November 5, 1987
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1253/0065
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