Cup-Shaped Basket Item Number: 1768/115 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Basketry woven to look like a teacup and saucer. Coiled cup (a) with handle. Three rows of cherry bark, alternating colours. Coiled saucer (b) has three rows of alternating coloured cherry bark.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Frances M. Richardson before November 18, 1998
- Received from Frances M. Richardson (Donor) on November 18, 1998
What
- Name
- Cup-Shaped Basket
- Identification Number
- 1768/115 a-b
- Type of Item
- basket
- Material
- cedar root, dye, cherry bark and cedar wood
- Part A
- height 7.5 cm, diameter 11.6 cm
- Part B
- height 3.2 cm, diameter 14.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Interior Salish
- Previous Owner
- Frances M. Richardson
- Received from
- Frances M. Richardson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 18, 1998
- Acquisition Date
- on November 18, 1998
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1768/0115 a-b