Basket
Item number 2763/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Basket with circular base and shape, woven in beige and brown. Designs created include diamond and triangular shapes, vertical bands of lines, small floral shapes, zigzags, and dots. The base is a thick weave in beige and, at the rim, ends are left in a fringe, except for three long braids of grass that extend up at each side and are bound together in a small tassel.
Item History
- Made in Vanuatu during 2002
- Collected by Carol E. Mayer during 2002
- Owned by Carol E. Mayer before June 19, 2009
- Received from Carol E. Mayer (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source) on June 19, 2009
What
- Name
- Basket
- Identification Number
- 2763/5
- Type of Item
- basket
- Material
- pandanus leaf ? or dye ?
- Overall
- height 29.5 cm, diameter 20.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vanuatu
Who
- Culture
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Field Collector
- Carol E. Mayer
- Previous Owner
- Carol E. Mayer
- Received from
- Carol E. Mayer (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source)
When
- Creation Date
- during 2002
- Collection Date
- during 2002
- Ownership Date
- before June 19, 2009
- Acquisition Date
- on June 19, 2009
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 66
- Accession Number
- 2763/0005
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