Basket Item Number: A7506 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A relatively cylindrical woven basket that has a rounded top and a square base. Plaiting with a braided handle that is connected by a briaded arch-like feature at either side. Braided reinforcement near the top. Main design consists of a dark diamond plaid.
Item History
- Made in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
- Collected before 1900
- Owned by A. D. MacFarlane
- Owned by Edward F. Meade before May 1961
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Edward F. Meade (Seller) during May 1961
What
- Name
- Basket
- Identification Number
- A7506
- Type of Item
- basket
- Material
- cedar bark and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- checkerwork and braided
- Overall
- height 14.5 cm, width 16.0 cm, depth 14.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- A. D. MacFarlane and Edward F. Meade
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Edward F. Meade (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- before 1900
- Ownership Date
- before May 1961
- Acquisition Date
- during May 1961
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0050/0039