Basket Item Number: H2.76 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Square shaped basket (parts a-b) consisting of two square pieces that fit together. The exterior (part a) has a herringbone weave with elaborate geometric maze patterns in black and brown. The rim is reinforced with a splint. Part b has an elaborate weave but is not dyed. Plain string handle attached to part b.

Item History

What

Name
Basket
Identification Number
H2.76 a-b
Type of Item
basket
Material
dye, fibre and stem ?
Manufacturing Technique
dyed, woven, tied and bent
Overall
height 15.9 cm, width 14.0 cm, depth 4.5 cm

Who

Culture
Shuar ? or Achuar ?
Previous Owner
Union College
Received from
Union College (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Ecuador

When

Ownership Date
before June 29, 1960
Acquisition Date
on June 29, 1960

Other

Item Classes
basketry
Condition
fair
Accession Number
0059/0008 a-b