Basket Item Number: Nb7.317 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Flaring basketry cylinder that is open at both ends. Bottom rim has warps turned up and secured by a row of twining. Walls are decorated with five bands consisting of a row of red-brown twining, light yellow-brown plaiting, and red-brown twining. Ridge on the walls formed by these raised rows of stitching. Band above this consists of two rows of yellow-brown twining.
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.
domestic storage; cooking; transport
Walls 2 ply z-twist twining. Ridge and base are 3 ply twining, s-twist decoration; 6 rows of simple plaiting.