Basket

Item number E269 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Dark brown and light red-brown geometric designs on natural light ground. Jar-like shape ("olla basket"). Splint foundation with coiled elements of torote tree root; design elements are vegetable-dyed.

History Of Use

Olla, for carrying water

Item History

What

Name
Basket
Identification Number
E269 a-b
Type of Item
basket
Material
root
Manufacturing Technique
coiled
Overall
height 21.0 cm, diameter 22.0 cm
Part A
height 19.0 cm, diameter 22.0 cm
Part B
height 3.7 cm, diameter 11.7 cm

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Mexico

Who

Culture
Seri
Previous Owner
Borys Malkin
Received from
H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Borys Malkin (Seller)

When

Collection Date
during 1955
Ownership Date
before 1956
Acquisition Date
during 1956

Other

Item Classes
basketry
Condition
good
Accession Number
2178/0007 a-b
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