Basket Item Number: A1121 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A cylindrical basket with alternate twined and wicker weaving. Repeating pattern of three vertical bands of natural cedar, two red and one purple-black.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada between 1900 and 1925
- Collected in Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada and 'Qvuqvai, British Columbia, Canada between 1914 and 1931
- Owned by George E. Darby before 1931
- Received from George E. Darby (Seller) and U.B.C. Class of 1931 (Funding source) during 1931
What
- Name
- Basket
- Identification Number
- A1121
- Type of Item
- basket
- Material
- dye and cedar bark
- Manufacturing Technique
- twined and wickerwork
- Overall
- height 14.3 cm, diameter 18.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Heiltsuk
- Previous Owner
- George E. Darby
- Received from
- George E. Darby (Seller) and U.B.C. Class of 1931 (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada and 'Qvuqvai, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- between 1900 and 1925
- Collection Date
- between 1914 and 1931
- Ownership Date
- before 1931
- Acquisition Date
- during 1931
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 12
- Accession Number
- 1911/0018