Berry Basket

Item number 1719/38 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Rectangular-shaped burden basket that tapers slightly towards the bottom. Basket has a thick white cotton fibre strap that is secured to the basket with skin cording. Cotton strap ties into a knot on one side of the basket. A reddish-black band of cedar bark stitching decorates the middle of the basket.

Item History

What

Name
Berry Basket
Identification Number
1719/38
Type of Item
basket
Material
cedar root, skin, dye, cotton fibre, cedar wood and cherry bark
Overall
height 10.5 in, width 13.8 in, depth 10.315 in

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Mount Currie, British Columbia, Canada and Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada

Who

Culture
Interior Salish: Stl'atl'imx
Previous Owner
Thord Fougberg and Margaret Fougberg
Received from
Margaret Fougberg (Donor)

When

Ownership Date
before March 11, 1997
Acquisition Date
on March 11, 1997

Other

Item Classes
basketry
Condition
fair
Current Location
Case 34
Accession Number
1719/0038
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