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Work BasketA1993

Large rectangular coiled basket (bifurcated stitches). Elongated watch-spring base construction. Remains of design indicate horizontal lines of beading, in cat-tail grass (?), with intervals of imbrication alternating between red and dark cherry bark. One row of beading in cherry bark on base.

Culture
Coast Salish: Sto:lo
Material
cat-tail grass ?, cherry bark and cedar root
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlH2.78

Circular clay bowl with rounded sides featuring red and dark brown geometric patterns on a cream-coloured slip. The interior has an elaborate border and a red linear design radiating from the centre. The glaze has the appearance of varnish, obtained from tree resin.

Culture
Shuar ? or Achuar ?
Material
paint, clay and resin
Made in
Ecuador
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlH2.80

Circular clay bowl with rounded sides featuring red and black geometric patterns on a cream-coloured slip; designs are featured on both the interior and exterior of the bowl. The glaze has the appearance of varnish, obtained from tree resin.

Culture
Shuar ? or Achuar ?
Material
paint, clay and resin
Made in
Ecuador
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueD4.61

Shallow dish or cone-like shape, narrow at centre and flaring-out to rim; stepped design in dark brown on interior and exterior.

Culture
Akimel O'odham
Material
willow wood ? or fern ?
Made in
Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueD4.62

Bowl-shaped plaque with braided rim. Swirled ("whirlwind") design composed of parallel lines of brown rectangles that taper towards the centre.

Culture
Akimel O'odham
Material
yucca leaf and fern ?
Made in
Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketD4.63

Cylinder shaped basket with round flat base and walls that flare slightly towards rim; geometric, linear design in dark brown.

Culture
Akimel O'odham
Material
root ? or grass ?
Made in
Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Water JugD4.64

Water jug with bulb-shaped base and neck that widens slightly towards the mouth. Two rods and coiled weaving, covered in pitch. Pitch is dyed red. Two sets of braided, hair handles (probably to fit on a belt) strung through basket weave.

Culture
Southwest
Material
resin, hair, dye and plant fibre
Made in
New Mexico, USA and Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketD4.65

Circular with flat bottom and flared sides; single rod coiled. Dark brown snaking design, with perpendicular as opposed to curving corners, radiates from base; dark brown simple stitch around rim.

Culture
Tohono O'odham
Material
willow wood ? or fern ?
Made in
Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketD4.66

Basket constructed of a coil on two rods. Sunburst design in brown near rim and near base.

Culture
Navajo
Material
plant fibre and dye
Made in
New Mexico, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Wedding BasketD4.67

Low walled, circular basket. Narrow at centre; sides flare-out towards rim. Coiled on two rods. Sunburst design near rim and near base.

Culture
Navajo
Material
willow wood and dye
Made in
Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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