Basket Item Number: 680/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Brown, red and green woven basket with a round top and square bottom. Top of basket is ringed with a deep red strip of wood. Basket is made of two woven layers: the inner layer is made from thick, undyed plant strips; the outer layer is made from thin red, green and undyed strips woven into an intricate curvilinear pattern. A length of twine is attached to two small holes in the upper rim.
Item History
- Made in Kalimantan, Indonesia
- Owned by Wilhelm Helmer before October 3, 1980
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Wilhelm Helmer (Seller) on October 3, 1980
What
Who
- Culture
- Western Indonesian
- Previous Owner
- Wilhelm Helmer
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Wilhelm Helmer (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kalimantan, Indonesia
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 3, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on October 3, 1980
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0680/0007