Basket Item Number: 1768/111 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Round Nuu-chah-nulth basket with lid. Two bark bands overstitched around the top. Basket is woven with three coloured bands. Designs of two boats, one whale and one hat on basket. Bottom has woven square in centre, surrounded by three circles. Lid has small round handle at top.
Item History
- Made in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Frances M. Richardson before November 18, 1998
- Received from Frances M. Richardson (Donor) on November 18, 1998
What
- Name
- Basket
- Identification Number
- 1768/111 a-b
- Type of Item
- basket
- Material
- cedar bark, swamp grass ? and dye
- Overall
- height 10.5 cm, diameter 17.0 cm
- Part A
- height 7.7 cm, diameter 17.0 cm
- Part B
- height 4.0 cm, diameter 17.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth
- Previous Owner
- Frances M. Richardson
- Received from
- Frances M. Richardson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 18, 1998
- Acquisition Date
- on November 18, 1998
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 9
- Accession Number
- 1768/0111 a-b