Basketry Item Number: 2939/8 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Abalone shell covered with basketry on the outside. The shell has been broken at one edge, and has an iridescent shine. Basketry has been applied around it, covering the entire piece. The basketry begins at the thick end of the shell, and works its way toward the flatter, more open portion. It has lines and colour blocks in colours of purple, yellow, orange, and black, with undyed grass interspersed.
Narrative
Once owned by the donor's grandmother, possibly her great-grandmother.
Item History
- Made in Washington, USA before 1950
- Owned by Nancy Stubbs before January 26, 2012
- Received from Nancy Stubbs (Donor) on January 26, 2012
What
- Name
- Basketry
- Identification Number
- 2939/8
- Type of Item
- basketry
- Material
- abalone shell, swamp grass ? and dye
- Overall
- height 2.5 cm, width 8.2 cm, depth 6.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Makah
- Previous Owner
- Nancy Stubbs
- Received from
- Nancy Stubbs (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Washington, USA
When
- Creation Date
- before 1950
- Ownership Date
- before January 26, 2012
- Acquisition Date
- on January 26, 2012
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2939/0008