Basket Item Number: 2868/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small oblong basket with a rounded bottom and rim and a braided handle attached to the centre of the coiled rim. The ribs of the basket appear to be made of split bamboo wrapped with raffia. The raffia is primarily in its natural colour, but there are two dark blue dyed raffia rows woven around the central area. There is a maker/sale tag attached to the handle.
Narrative
The donors gave this collection "in memory of all the beautiful weavers who have taken a bit of this or a bit of that and created something for all to behold."
Item History
- Made by Jane Willie (Maker) in Kingcome Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Ukwanalis, British Columbia, Canada during 1970
- Owned by Betty Stott and Robert Stott before March 13, 2011
- Received from Betty Stott (Donor) and Robert Stott (Donor) on March 13, 2011
What
- Name
- Basket
- Identification Number
- 2868/1
- Type of Item
- basket
- Material
- bamboo grass, palm leaf and dye
- Overall
- height 9.1 cm, width 12.7 cm, depth 15.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Jane Willie (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Betty Stott and Robert Stott
- Received from
- Betty Stott (Donor) and Robert Stott (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kingcome Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Ukwanalis, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1970
- Ownership Date
- before March 13, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on March 13, 2011
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2868/0001