Basket
Item number 3512/6 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
Public
RRN ID
Item Records
This page shows all the information we have about this item. Both the institution that physically holds this item, and RRN members have contributed the knowledge on this page. You’re looking at the item record provided by the holding institution. If you scroll further down the page, you’ll see the information from RRN members, and can share your own knowledge too.
The RRN processes the information it receives from each institution to make it more readable and easier to search. If you’re doing in-depth research on this item, be sure to take a look at the Data Source tab to see the information exactly as it was provided by the institution.
These records are easy to share because each has a unique web address. You can copy and paste the location from your browser’s address bar into an email, word document, or chat message to share this item with others.
- Data
- Data Source
This information was automatically generated from data provided by MOA: University of British Columbia. It has been standardized to aid in finding and grouping information within the RRN. Accuracy and meaning should be verified from the Data Source tab.
Description
Large squat basket (part a) with lid (part b). Basket has a circular opening and a flat shoulder. Walls bulge outward and taper into a flat base. Concentric star design in centre of base, extending outward to decorate entire basket. Lid has an extended lip and interior ridge, that fits into the container body. Button knob on top centre of lid. Curved lines spiral outward from knob. Patterns on both components are visible on interior and exterior. Both components are golden brown, designs are done in brown-red.
History Of Use
Used to store sorghum. Size allowed it to hold enough seed that, when planted, provided a year's worth of grain for food or beer brewing.
Narrative
Given as a gift to the donor in 1985.
Iconographic Meaning
Forehead of the Zebra design on basket; Ribs of the Giraffe design on lid.
Specific Techniques
Basket is formed with woven strands of grass, wrapped in mokola palm fibre.
Item History
- Made in Gumare, North West, Botswana
- Collected during 1985
- Owned by Jim Hope before July 19, 2021
- Received from Jim Hope (Donor) on July 19, 2021
What
- Name
- Basket
- Identification Number
- 3512/6 a-b
- Type of Item
- basket
- Material
- palm leaf, grass fibre and dye
- Part A
- height 33.5 cm, diameter 73.0 cm
- Part B
- height 6.3 cm, diameter 18.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Gumare, North West, Botswana
Ask a question
Let the RRN community answer your questions
Public
With an account, you can ask other users a question about this item. Request an Account
Shared Knowledge
Share your knowlege of this item with the RRN community
Public
With an account, you can submit information about this item and have it visible to all users and institutions on the RRN. Request an Account
Similar Items
