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Basket3489/24 a-c

Pyramid-like basket, with a thin oval-shaped opening and rectangular base (part a). Has a separate lid (part b). Basket is naturally coloured and woven in alternating sections of horizontal and vertical chevrons. Has a short foot, made of rattan(?) strips nailed together. Additional strand tied to frame with dark brown plant fibre. Along the bottom edge, on the back of the basket, there is a plain rod, securing long, braided straps. The straps extends overtop of the basket and are tied together, near their ends, with dark brown plant fibre. Basket front has a braid, of naturally coloured plant fibre, interwoven through it, forming a long upside down “U” shape. Towards the top of the “U,” the braid protrudes outward, creating an opening at the top and two loops on either side. The straps thread through the top of the “U” and a small reed (part c) fits through the loop sides, securing the straps in place. Lid is naturally coloured and woven in horizontal chevrons. Has a raised rim, made of rattan(?) strips nailed together. Additional strand tied to frame with dark brown plant fibre. Clear plastic string tied to front centre of lid. Basket straps thread through plastic string, securing lid to basket.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
rattan ?, plant fibre, dye, metal, plastic and reed grass
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3489/22

Pyramid-like basket, with oval-shaped opening and rectangular base. Has an attached, fitted lid, that covers the top third of the basket. Basket and lid are naturally coloured and woven in alternating sections of horizontal and vertical chevrons. Top of lid has a raised rim, made of rattan(?) strips, with another oval-shaped strip in the centre. Basket lid is shaped with two exterior coils of rattan(?), attached to the lid with dark brown plant fibre. Basket itself is shaped with exterior coil of rattan(?), along the top edge, and two rods along each side. All are tied to the basket with dark brown plant fibre. Two additional rods are intertwined through the basket, to secure braided straps. Rods form an “M” shape on the front and an upside down “U” on the back. Some sections of the “M” and “U” are only visible from the interior of the basket. Straps are attached to the front centre of the basket and form a “V” shape. The straps extend overtop of the basket and loop through the rods on the basket back. Lid is attached to the basket at the front. Braided plant fibre, tied to an exterior coil on the lid, loops through the basket straps, forming a hinge. Basket has a short foot, identical to the lid top- made of rattan(?) strips and an oval-shaped strip in the centre.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
rattan ?, dye and plant fibre
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3489/17 a-b

Handled basket (part a) with a separate lid (part b). Basket has a circular opening, formed by exterior coils of rattan(?), and a hexagon-shaped body. Has a short foot, also formed with rattan(?) strips, stitched to the base with plant fibre. Secured to the foot, and the sides, is a U-shaped handle that extends overtop of the entire basket. Area around opening of basket is woven in tight, horizontal chevrons. Sides are woven loosely, in intersecting diagonal and horizontal lines. Basket base has openwork lines extending from each corner to the centre, resembling a six-pointed star. Lid is hexagon-shaped. Structure is formed by rattan(?) strips along the bottom edge. Openwork design on surface of lid, resembling a six-pointed star. Small loop, made of braided plant fibre, attached to right edge.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
rattan ?, plant fibre and dye ?
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3489/23 a-b

Squat basket (part a) with a separate lid (part b). Basket and lid are naturally coloured and formed from coils of rattan(?), secured together with plant fibre. Basket has a circular opening, with a raised edge, that curves outward into a bulbous body. It tapers towards the bottom to form a high foot, that flares slightly at the base. Base is flat and has a small hole in the centre, which is also visible from the basket interior. Lid is circular and has a high, flared lip that rests overtop of the basket’s raised edge. Centre of lid has a hole, which is also visible from the interior.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
rattan ? and plant fibre
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3489/20

Circular basketry plate, with a wide lip and small well. Base is flat and has a hole in its centre, visible from both sides. Plate is made of coils of rattan(?), secured together with plant fibre. Rim is entirely covered in plant fibre. Well and lip are separate pieces, bound together at the edges. Plant fibres throughout plate alternate between different shades of brown, creating horizontal stripe patterns.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
plant fibre, dye and rattan ?
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3489/25

Rigid, cylindrical basket with wide lip, tapering to a smaller base. Base is made of wood, sides made of strips of rattan(?). Strips are tied together, at intervals, with braided plant fibre. Strips are solid at base of basket, before splitting in two towards the top edge. Structure of basket formed with interior coils of rattan(?). Two coils along the top edge. Raised foot nailed to base, made of bark. Two additional strips attached to back of basket, with a long braided strap secured to both of them.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
metal, bark, rattan, wood and plant fibre
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3489/21

Woven basket with a circular opening and flat, square base. Lip of basket is folded over, onto the exterior sides. Lip forms a wide, plain border along the top edge. Bottom edge of lip is stitched flat to basket sides. Small loop handle at front centre of basket, along bottom edge of lip. Handle consists of two plant fibre bundles knotted together.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
plant fibre
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3489/19

Rectangle-like basket with attached lid. Container has a circular opening, flaring out to curved shoulders. Body is square, with rounded sides, and has a short foot, made of rattan(?) strips. Basket and lid are dyed and woven in horizontal chevrons. Structure of lid and basket made from exterior coils of rattan(?), covered in dyed golden brown plant fibre. Basket and lid are coloured brown-red and have dark brown decorations throughout. Decorations consist of dash lines, forming connected diamonds. Bottom of basket and top of lid have large dark brown “X”’s, with square centres. Lid is fitted and covers top of basket, down to the flared shoulders. Top of lid has a raised square rim, made of rattan(?) strips. Sides are rounded. Lid is attached to basket with braided cord, threaded through exterior coils of lid and basket. Excess cord at top of lid, allowing it to lift away from basket opening. When fully removed from basket, lid hangs along side.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
plant fibre, rattan ? and dye
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3489/16

Circular basket, with incurved sides, rounded base and short foot. Naturally coloured and woven in intersecting, diagonal lines. Rim is braided and foot consists of bundled plant fibres. Structure of basket is formed with an internal coil of rattan(?), along the bottom edge of the sides. Base has a spiral swirl motif in the centre, made of thin strips of rattan(?). Edges of basket base protrude sharply overtop foot.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
rattan and plant fibre
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3489/15

Woven basket with circular opening and square base. Is naturally coloured and woven in alternating sections of horizontal and vertical chevrons. Lip of basket is formed by an exterior coil of rattan(?), covered in plant fibre. Thin braid of plant fibre attached to top of coil. Small loop, made of braided plant fibre, tied to back centre of basket opening. Sides and base are rounded, bottom corners are slightly pointed.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
plant fibre and rattan ?
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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