Basket Item Number: 1054/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular, coiled basket with tall, outward sloping sides. Exterior of sides are decorated with central pinwheel designs; long sides have double diamond designs to either side of the central design. Rim has open work of overlapping, single coil arches; coil below open work is decorated with alternating black, red, and beige sections. Long sides each have two loops of bark through then near upper corners.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1889
- Owned by Joan Skinner before October 8, 1985
- Received from Joan Skinner (Donor) on October 8, 1985
What
Who
- Culture
- Interior Salish: Nlaka'pamux
- Previous Owner
- Joan Skinner
- Received from
- Joan Skinner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1889
- Ownership Date
- before October 8, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on October 8, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 32
- Accession Number
- 1054/0005