Baby Carrier Item Number: A8819 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Coiled tan cedar root basketry cradle decorated with partial beading. The sides have a series of chevron figures in both black and red cherry bark with elaborate grass and cherry bark beading at the head. The end of the cradle features a series of double forms, giving modified chevron form. The rim has continuous imbrication around the circumference. Simple interlocking coiled work (bifurcated stitches) with parallel slat base construction and splint overcast rim construction. Splint row at foot of base.
History Of Use
For transportating babies. Basketry cradles are thought to be of recent manufacture, appearing in the late 1800s.
Cultural Context
children; basketry
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Douglas Wilkinson before November 1951
- Received from Douglas Wilkinson (Donor) during November 1951
What
- Name
- Baby Carrier
- Identification Number
- A8819
- Type of Item
- carrier
- Material
- cedar root, cherry bark and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- coiled and imbricated
- Overall
- height 15.0 cm, width 26.4 cm, depth 67.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish
- Previous Owner
- Douglas Wilkinson
- Received from
- Douglas Wilkinson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 1951
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1951
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2285/0001