Violin Case Item Number: 3290/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Woven basketry violin case. Made of bear grass (white), cherry bark (red), and cedar bark (black) beading over cedar root. The maker's signature is in gold beading at the top of the case. There are two hinges of leather, and on the opposite side, a woven handle and two leather ties. The base and interior are plain.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1950
- Owned by Lucia May before February 5, 2018
- Received from Lucia May (Donor) on February 5, 2018
What
- Name
- Violin Case
- Identification Number
- 3290/1
- Type of Item
- case
- Material
- cedar root, cedar bark, cherry bark, bear grass and leather skin
- Overall
- height 10.8 cm, width 23.0 cm, depth 73.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish ?
- Previous Owner
- Lucia May
- Received from
- Lucia May (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1950
- Ownership Date
- before February 5, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on February 5, 2018
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3290/0001