Baby Carrier Item Number: A7470 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Coiled cedar root cradle decorated with red, black, and white beaded designs in the form of vertical rows of diamond shapes. Wood slat foundation with simple interlocking coiled work and overcast rim.
History Of Use
Basketry cradles are thought to be of relatively recent origin by some basketry experts, such as Andrea Laforet of the Canadian Museum of Civilization. They may first have appeared in the late 1800s or early 1900s. In the early to mid 20th Century basket makers began expanding their reportoire of shapes and styles for collectors, and many new forms were seen including tea cups, tables, suitcases, and hand bags to name a few.
Cultural Context
basketry; children
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada during 1900
- Collected before 1900
- Owned by A. D. MacFarlane
- Owned by Edward F. Meade before May 1961
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Edward F. Meade (Seller) during May 1961
What
- Name
- Baby Carrier
- Identification Number
- A7470
- Type of Item
- carrier
- Material
- cedar root, wood, cherry bark, dye and grass
- Overall
- height 7.6 cm, width 15.5 cm, depth 38.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish
- Previous Owner
- A. D. MacFarlane and Edward F. Meade
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Edward F. Meade (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1900
- Collection Date
- before 1900
- Ownership Date
- before May 1961
- Acquisition Date
- during May 1961
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 7
- Accession Number
- 0050/0023