Basket Item Number: A2203 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Checker work weave basket. Sides and base are approximately the same weave with one twilled row separating them. Border is wrapped over splint and braided. Very poor condition; basket is collapsed and in pieces.

History Of Use

Clam basket.

Item History

What

Name
Basket
Identification Number
A2203
Type of Item
basket
Material
cedar bark
Manufacturing Technique
checkerwork, twilled and braided
Overall
height 13.75 in, width 14.5 in, depth 18.5039 in

Who

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Received from
Unknown (Unknown)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
British Columbia, Canada

Other

Item Classes
basketry
Condition
poor