Basket
Item number Nb7.324 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
Item number Nb7.324 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Basket with a handle and a rectangular base with sides flaring to an oval mouth. Base and sides are made of simple plaiting. Sides are decorated with three bands consisting of four rows of black overlaid wefts. Rim edge is folded over and secured with two rows of twining. Handle is secured on each side by two knotted ends.
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
Simple plaiting for base and walls. Edge of rim, folded and secured by two rows of plain twining s-twist. Handle woven in diagonal plaiting.
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domestic storage; cooking; transport
Simple plaiting for base and walls. Edge of rim, folded and secured by two rows of plain twining s-twist. Handle woven in diagonal plaiting.
Basket with a handle and a rectangular base with sides flaring to an oval mouth. Base and sides are made of simple plaiting. Sides are decorated with three bands consisting of four rows of black overlaid wefts. Rim edge is folded over and secured with two rows of twining. Handle is secured on each side by two knotted ends.
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.
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