Basket Item Number: A6988 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Simple coiled work (bifurcated stitches), parallel splint base construction. Two rows of looped work are on the side of the basket with a two strand looped work rim. Design also has x-shaped beading in black and red. Black beading just below the rim. Handle is overcast.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected during 1900
- Owned by Thomas F. Daly before 1959
- Received from Thomas F. Daly (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) during 1959
What
- Name
- Basket
- Identification Number
- A6988
- Type of Item
- basket
- Material
- cedar root and cherry bark
- Overall
- height 11.0 cm, width 12.0 cm, depth 9.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish
- Previous Owner
- Thomas F. Daly
- Received from
- Thomas F. Daly (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- during 1900
- Ownership Date
- before 1959
- Acquisition Date
- during 1959
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 5
- Accession Number
- 0004/0003