Basket Item Number: A2.598 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Circular, finely woven basket with an open top, flared, wavy rim, and a woven handle arcing from one side to the other. Several bands of decorative open weave encircle the bottom and the flared top rim of the basket, with a wavy line of bright yellow woven around the basket 1.5 centimeters from the upper rim.
Item History
- Made in Alaska, USA
- Owned by Mrs. Smith before 1959
- Received from Mrs. Smith (Donor) during 1959
What
Who
- Culture
- Aleut
- Previous Owner
- Mrs. Smith
- Received from
- Mrs. Smith (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Alaska, USA
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1959
- Acquisition Date
- during 1959
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 48