Pattern Basket Item Number: Nb11.377 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
An open twined pattern basket with an overstitched rim. The body of the basket is covered in patterns of birds, ducks, whales, boats with figures in them, and a small animal (squirrel ?) in purple, red, green and pink. Bottom of basket has square of plain plaiting with two row twilling; top edge is twined.
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
- Pattern Basket
- Identification Number
- Nb11.377
- Type of Item
- basket
- Material
- cedar bark, dye and swamp grass
- Overall
- height 10.9 cm, diameter 12.0 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
- 1768/0116