Model Baby Carrier Item Number: A7619 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small, basketry baby carrier, or cradle. Simple interlocking coiled work (bifurcated stitches) with slat base construction and overcast rim, beading and imbrication, narrow slit on end. Partial beading and imbrication, discrete vertical panels and continuous horizontal pattern. Sides: series of vertical panels in red/white alternating with black/white in various checker patterns (i.e. Has varying nos. Of stitches) with chevron beaded band at top rim; totally imbricated in cat-tail grass with some sections in red and black cherry bark.
History Of Use
Sto:lo basket maker and weaver Wendy Ritchie suggests this cradle would have been made for a highly treasured daughter or granddaughter, since it is very precise, detailed work.
Cultural Context
basketry; children
Iconographic Meaning
The zigzag design on the top of this cradle is sometimes referred to a snake trails. The other designs are similar to the cluster of flies pattern, given their larger size they may represent butterflies or bees.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada during 1881
- Collected in Port Douglas, British Columbia, Canada ? during 1881
- Owned by William Rowe
- Owned by Margaret Ades before August 17, 1961
- Received from Margaret Ades (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on August 17, 1961
What
- Name
- Model Baby Carrier
- Identification Number
- A7619
- Type of Item
- carrier
- Material
- cherry bark, cat-tail grass ?, cedar root and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- coiled and imbricated
- Overall
- height 6.0 cm, width 30.0 cm, depth 10.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish ?
- Previous Owner
- William Rowe and Margaret Ades
- Received from
- Margaret Ades (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Port Douglas, British Columbia, Canada ?
When
- Creation Date
- during 1881
- Collection Date
- during 1881
- Ownership Date
- before August 17, 1961
- Acquisition Date
- on August 17, 1961
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 7
- Accession Number
- 0055/0061