Basket Item Number: 1713/4 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Round coiled basket with slight inward curve to rim; a coiled loop handle is horizontal at the shoulder. A lid (b) fits into the top opening. Both parts are coiled and the lid has a central hole in it. The exterior walls are decorated with a three black floral designs; lid has black and beige rings around the centre. A second handle (c) has broken off and is stored separately.
Narrative
Said to have been collected by F. S. Ryckman c. 1920-1931 while he was in the position of Indian Agent in the Kootenays, BC.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1920
- Collected between 1920 and 1931
- Owned by Fred S. Ryckman
- Owned by A. R. Ryckman before July 9, 1996
- Received from A. R. Ryckman (Donor) on July 9, 1996
What
- Name
- Basket
- Identification Number
- 1713/4 a-c
- Type of Item
- basket
- Material
- cedar bark ?, dye, metal, cherry bark ? and cedar root ?
- Overall
- height 16.3 cm, diameter 16.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Ktunaxa
- Previous Owner
- Fred S. Ryckman and A. R. Ryckman
- Received from
- A. R. Ryckman (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1920
- Collection Date
- between 1920 and 1931
- Ownership Date
- before July 9, 1996
- Acquisition Date
- on July 9, 1996
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1713/0004 a-c