Basket Item Number: B79 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Black on tan geometric woven pattern on a "shopping bag" shape. Woven in several layers. Design consists of a central horizontal band of diamond shapes bordered by zig zags with inward pointing triangles at either ends that have a checker pattern within. Has two handles, one at either side, that consist of braided black and tan loops.
Item History
- Made in Sarawak, Malaysia before 1927
- Collected between 1895 and 1927
- Owned by Frank Burnett before 1927
- Received from Frank Burnett (Donor) on July 25, 1927
What
Who
- Culture
- Iban
- Previous Owner
- Frank Burnett
- Received from
- Frank Burnett (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sarawak, Malaysia
When
- Creation Date
- before 1927
- Collection Date
- between 1895 and 1927
- Ownership Date
- before 1927
- Acquisition Date
- on July 25, 1927
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 62
- Accession Number
- 2191/0284