Basket Item Number: 3240/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Basket sampler showing four sections of different types of basket weaving. Openwork basket is tall and rectangular, with a rounded base and walls that flare slightly toward rim. Large loops are attached at the upper layer, through which are passed two tumpline ropes that serve as a handle. A skinned ermine is sewn to the handle (with its nose and whiskers still present). Cedar oil was applied to the basketry after completion.
Narrative
The basket is made to reflect the different Salish weaving technologies for a 'pack' basket from c. 4,500 years ago to c. 1,000 years ago. He collected the cedar roots, then cleaned, split and prepared the roots for weaving. He wove the basket in four 'layers', so that the bottom layer shows methods from 4,500 years ago, the next layer 3,000 years ago, the next 2,000 years ago, and the top section 1,000 years ago.
Item History
- Made by Ed Carriere (Maker) in Indianola, Washington, USA during 2017
- Owned by Ed Carriere before May 3, 2017
- Received from Ed Carriere (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source) on May 3, 2017
What
- Name
- Basket
- Identification Number
- 3240/1
- Type of Item
- basket
- Material
- cedar root, wild cherry bark, ermine skin and cedar oil
- Overall
- height 31.5 cm, width 30.5 cm, depth 25.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Suquamish
- Creator
- Ed Carriere (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Ed Carriere
- Received from
- Ed Carriere (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Indianola, Washington, USA
When
- Creation Date
- during 2017
- Ownership Date
- before May 3, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on May 3, 2017
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 3240/0001