Basketry Tray
Item number A8449 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Tan basketry tray with cedar slat foundation and cedar root coiled elements and a handle at either end. Decorated with beading in bullrush with red and black cherry bark. Simple interlocking coiled work (bifurcated stitches). Parallel slat construction. Braided loop work border and reinforcement at the sides. Design consists of alternating red and black chevrons on a light yellow background.
History Of Use
Coiled basketry traditionally had many uses. It was used for storage of foods, medicines and personal belongings. Some baskets were used for cooking and boiling water, while others had more private uses. Haeberlin and Teit (1928) suggest that in the past not all women were basket makers, but that the skill became more widespread during the early and middle twentieth century when basketry was highly collectible and it became a source of income for many local First Nations women. Basket making declined after the 1950s, but it is still present in many Coast Salish communities and interest is growing.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada during 1910
- Collected in Fraser River, British Columbia, Canada during 1910
- Owned by Mrs. A. C. Whitley
- Owned by Paul Whitley before 1964
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Paul Whitley (Seller) during 1964
What
- Name
- Basketry Tray
- Identification Number
- A8449
- Type of Item
- tray
- Material
- cedar wood, cedar root, cat-tail grass ?, cherry bark and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- dyed, coiled and imbricated
- Overall
- height 4.4 cm, width 50.8 cm, depth 32.4 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Fraser River, British Columbia, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Sto:lo
- Previous Owner
- Mrs. A. C. Whitley and Paul Whitley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Paul Whitley (Seller)
When
- Creation Date
- during 1910
- Collection Date
- during 1910
- Ownership Date
- before 1964
- Acquisition Date
- during 1964
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 31
- Accession Number
- 0115/0050
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