Baby Carrier
Item number Nbz682 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Coiled cedar root cradle with parallel slat base and wall construction. Overcast rim with cedar root bundle foundation. Two small loops have been attached to the proximal end and one on each side at near the distal end. Light coloured grass beading on the proximal end and along one side, interrupted with red and black cherry bark at regular intervals. Vertical design panels on both sides in alternating black and white or red and white combinations. Rawhide carrying straps extend across the cradle at the top and the bottom. These straps are sewn into the sides of the cradle. An opening is located in the distal end.
History Of Use
The four small loops attached to the top row of this cradle are an unusual feature. The small opening at the distal end functions as a urinal and may have had a hollow tube to accommodate the passage of urine at one time in the past. Shredded cedar bark, that had been pounded to softness, was usually placed as a liner inside of cradles in the past.
Cultural Context
children; basketry; plant technology
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1880
- Collected in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ? between 1870 and 1880
- Owned by Rout A. Harvey before March 14, 1977
- Received from Rout A. Harvey (Donor) on March 14, 1977
What
- Name
- Baby Carrier
- Identification Number
- Nbz682
- Type of Item
- carrier
- Material
- cedar root, rawhide skin, cedar wood, canary grass and cherry bark
- Overall
- height 14.7 cm, width 25.3 cm, depth 65.3 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ?
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Squamish ?
- Previous Owner
- Rout A. Harvey
- Received from
- Rout A. Harvey (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- before 1880
- Collection Date
- between 1870 and 1880
- Ownership Date
- before March 14, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on March 14, 1977
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 4
- Accession Number
- 0368/0004
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