Tray Item Number: D1.462 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Tray of single interlocking coiled work with watch-spring base construction and handles formed from the sides, which are two coiled rows high. Decorated with imbrication in an arrow head-like geometric pattern alternating in black and red.
Cultural Context
basketry; economic activity
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected between 1925 and 1928
- Owned by John M. Buchanan before May 1948
- Received from John M. Buchanan (Donor) during May 1948
What
- Name
- Tray
- Identification Number
- D1.462
- Type of Item
- tray
- Material
- cedar root, cat-tail grass ?, cherry bark and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- coiled and imbricated
- Overall
- height 5.7 cm, diameter 34.9 cm
Who
- Culture
- Interior Salish
- Previous Owner
- John M. Buchanan
- Received from
- John M. Buchanan (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1925 and 1928
- Ownership Date
- before May 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during May 1948
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 31
- Accession Number
- 1870/0113