Basketry Tray
Item number A7261 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Coiled cedar root tray with parallel slat construction and a handle at either end. Partial imbrication in canary grass with red and black dyed cherry bark. Design forms interlocking diamond or zig-zag patterns.
History Of Use
Coiled basketry traditionally had many uses. It was used for storage of foods, medicines and personal belongings. Some baskets were used for cooking and boiling water, while others had more private uses. Haeberlin and Teit (1928) suggest that in the past not all women were basket makers, but that the skill became more widespread during the early and middle twentieth century when basketry was highly collectible and it became a source of income for many local First Nations women. Basket making declined after the 1950s, but it is still present in many Coast Salish communities and interest is growing.
Iconographic Meaning
Vertical zigzag designs may represent snake trails or lightning, while horizontal zigzag designs may symbolize mountain chains.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1928
- Collected in Fraser River, British Columbia, Canada between 1920 and 1950
- Owned by John M. Buchanan
- Owned by Sheila Buchanan and G. S. Scholefield before July 1960
- Received from Sheila Buchanan (Donor) and G. S. Scholefield (Donor) during July 1960
What
- Name
- Basketry Tray
- Identification Number
- A7261
- Type of Item
- tray
- Material
- cedar root, cherry bark, wood, canary grass and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- coiled, dyed and imbricated
- Overall
- height 5.1 cm, width 62.2 cm, depth 35.6 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Fraser River, British Columbia, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Sto:lo
- Previous Owner
- John M. Buchanan, Sheila Buchanan and G. S. Scholefield
- Received from
- Sheila Buchanan (Donor) and G. S. Scholefield (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- before 1928
- Collection Date
- between 1920 and 1950
- Ownership Date
- before July 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during July 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0021/0010
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