Basket Item Number: C1309 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A flat woven basket with a rectangular shape that flares outward along the top. Has vertical bands and narrow openwork panels in between horizontally closed bands along the top and the bottom, with the top having triangular zig zag edging around the rim. Two braided handles, one on each side.
Item History
- Made in Pacific Islands
- Collected between 1885 and 1911
- Owned by Anna J. Beecher
- Owned by Frederick L. Beecher before 1952
- Received from Frederick L. Beecher (Donor) during 1952
What
Who
- Culture
- Eastern Polynesian ?
- Previous Owner
- Anna J. Beecher and Frederick L. Beecher
- Received from
- Frederick L. Beecher (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Pacific Islands
When
- Collection Date
- between 1885 and 1911
- Ownership Date
- before 1952
- Acquisition Date
- during 1952
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2004/0088