Basket Item Number: A8786 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Oval-shaped swamp grass basket (a) with a fitted lid (b). Near base and on edge of lid there is a ribbon of black/orange/black. Sides: depiction of wolf's head in black/purple/orange filler. Lid: central oval in purple with orange border. "s" shape on sides. Purple diamond shape on ends. Base: one strip of cedar bark with cross stitch; plain twined work (over several warp strands). Sides and lid: twisted twined work. Indented flange on basket. Colour: yellow.
Narrative
Mr. Payne was the collector of the objects donated by Mr. Thom.
Item History
- Made in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
- Collected between 1900 and 1920
- Owned by Mr. Payne
- Owned by Mr. Thom before June 1965
- Received from Mr. Thom (Donor) during June 1965
What
- Name
- Basket
- Identification Number
- A8786
- Type of Item
- basket
- Material
- cedar bark, swamp grass and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- twined
- Overall
- height 6.5 cm, width 10.0 cm, depth 6.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth
- Previous Owner
- Mr. Payne and Mr. Thom
- Received from
- Mr. Thom (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1900 and 1920
- Ownership Date
- before June 1965
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1965
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 9
- Accession Number
- 2078/0006