Shell Basketry Item Number: 3259/42 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Abalone shell with exterior covered by basketry, conforming closely to its contours and secured over shell edges. Decorated with a dark blue rectangular ovoid at centre, two canoes and flying bird shapes in green or brown, and mouse-like animals in pinkish-red or brown arranged around central area. Around the edge are concentric stripes of yellow, red and brown.
Item History
- Made by Mary Moses (Maker) in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Margaret Hess before September 28, 2017
- Received from Margaret Hess (Donor) on September 28, 2017
What
- Name
- Shell Basketry
- Identification Number
- 3259/42
- Type of Item
- basketry
- Material
- abalone shell, grass, cedar root and dye
- Overall
- height 7.7 cm, width 6.4 cm, depth 3.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth: Huu-ay-aht
- Creator
- Mary Moses (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Margaret Hess
- Received from
- Margaret Hess (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before September 28, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on September 28, 2017
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3259/0042