Basket Item Number: 2904/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular coiled basket with subtle dark brown and reddish brown imbrication on exterior. A strip of dark brown and reddish brown bark are woven through the rim. Two strings of rawhide are strung through the top coil on either side, creating handles.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Joanne Rothwell before August 18, 2011
- Received from Joanne Rothwell (Donor) on August 18, 2011
What
- Name
- Basket
- Identification Number
- 2904/3
- Type of Item
- basket
- Material
- cedar bark, cedar root, cherry bark, rawhide skin and dye
- Overall
- height 11.5 cm, width 39.4 cm, depth 16.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish
- Previous Owner
- Joanne Rothwell
- Received from
- Joanne Rothwell (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 18, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on August 18, 2011
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2904/0003