Baby Carrier Item Number: A7015 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Coiled cedar root cradle with red, black, and white imbricated designs in the shape of x's. Wood slat foundation with simple interlocking coiled work. Parallel slat base and overcast rim construction. Small opening in the wall of the cradle (urinal).
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.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1900
- Collected during 1900
- Owned by Thomas F. Daly before 1959
- Received from Thomas F. Daly (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) during 1959
What
- Name
- Baby Carrier
- Identification Number
- A7015
- Type of Item
- carrier
- Material
- cedar root, wood, cherry bark, grass and dye
- Overall
- height 10.2 cm, width 21.6 cm, depth 58.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish
- Previous Owner
- Thomas F. Daly
- Received from
- Thomas F. Daly (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1900
- Collection Date
- during 1900
- Ownership Date
- before 1959
- Acquisition Date
- during 1959
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 5
- Accession Number
- 0004/0030