Bread Container Item Number: 3577/14 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Bread container (part a) composed of a round basket constructed of woven grasses and thick sturdy leather exterior with a long leather carrying strap. The basket bottom is plain, with plain, bright pink, dark purple and green included in the sides. A detachable lid (part b) is also composed of a round basket with thick sturdy leather exterior. The basketry is brightly coloured in bright pink, dark purple and green, with a subtle plain diamond pattern throughout and plain rim, The lid is attached by a long thin leather strap, which is fed through four loops of leather that are attached to the basket.

History Of Use

Used to carry flat bread.