Basket Item Number: 1768/114 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Twined, woven basket with round base, flaring up to a scalloped rim. Single yellow band around rim. Body has six rows, alternating between a four or three stitch and a space. Stitching is only halfway through on the outside, called a "false embroidery".
Item History
- Made in Metlakatla, Alaska, USA during 1925
- Owned by Frances M. Richardson before November 18, 1998
- Received from Frances M. Richardson (Donor) on November 18, 1998
What
- Name
- Basket
- Identification Number
- 1768/114
- Type of Item
- basket
- Material
- spruce root, grass and dye
- Overall
- height 10.7 cm, diameter 20.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tsimshian
- Previous Owner
- Frances M. Richardson
- Received from
- Frances M. Richardson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Metlakatla, Alaska, USA
When
- Creation Date
- during 1925
- Ownership Date
- before November 18, 1998
- Acquisition Date
- on November 18, 1998
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1768/0114