Basket Item Number: 3355/2 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small cylindrical basket (part a) with a fitted lid (part b). Near the base of the basket and around rim of the lid is a band of taupe, natural and bright orange in sections of three. Both the bottom edge and lid edge are marked with black and natural repeating. At mid-point, basket has one green and one dark purple reptile-like creature with grey and orange diamond pattern between. Midpoint on the lid decorated with alternating faded orange and black diamond designs, around the small raised section at centre. Heavily faded. The basket itself is a natural grass colour.
Item History
- Made in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Barbara Creighton before March 30, 2019
- Received from Barbara Creighton (Donor) on March 30, 2019
What
- Name
- Basket
- Identification Number
- 3355/2 a-b
- Type of Item
- basket
- Material
- swamp grass, cedar bark and dye
- Overall
- height 5.3 cm, diameter 6.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth
- Previous Owner
- Barbara Creighton
- Received from
- Barbara Creighton (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before March 30, 2019
- Acquisition Date
- on March 30, 2019
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3355/0002 a-b