Basketry Tool Item Number: 1413/8 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A small light brown wood carving of a whale with oval eyes, jagged triangular teeth in its open mouth, fins on each side, a dorsal fin on top of its back, and a tail which curves upward around onto its back.
History Of Use
A 'smoother', used to flatten and polish the weave while making grass basketry. Normally part of a basket maker's tool kit.
Narrative
Collection of basket making materials (1413/1-26), sold to M. Davis by Dora Frank's son; then Davis sold the collection to MOA.
Cultural Context
basketry
Item History
- Made in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Dora Frank
- Owned by Mason Davis before December 4, 1989
- Received from Mason Davis (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on December 4, 1989
What
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth: Huu-ay-aht
- Previous Owner
- Dora Frank and Mason Davis
- Received from
- Mason Davis (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 4, 1989
- Acquisition Date
- on December 4, 1989
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 9
- Accession Number
- 1413/0008