Shoulder Basket Item Number: 429/2 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A somewhat wide rectangular basket (part a) with a curved bottom and a braided handle. The basket has a design on one side consisting of two horizontal black rows near the top with dark brown edges, and five horizontal dark brown rows, which, when they near the bottom, shape a triangular space in between them. On top of the design, string creates a shallow y-shaped design with another line of string going up the middle. There is a top rim and a secondary rim, on which there are two small handles. The lid (part b) has a rim and one small handle. There is a design on one side consisting of a brown and black m-shape.
History Of Use
Used by men to carry rice for lunch.
Item History
- Made
- Collected during 1958
- Owned by Joan Goodall before January 13, 1978
- Received from Joan Goodall (Donor) on January 13, 1978
What
Who
- Culture
- Pa'O
- Previous Owner
- Joan Goodall
- Received from
- Joan Goodall (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- “Myanmar: Shan, Pinlaung ?” ?
When
- Collection Date
- during 1958
- Ownership Date
- before January 13, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on January 13, 1978
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0429/0002 a-b