Basket Item Number: Nbz774 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Round, coiled cedar root and slat basket with slightly flared sides. Swastika design around sides imbricated in red and black cherry bark. Beading in red and black on lower and upper edges; wrapped top edge.
History Of Use
Baskets were used for carrying and storing a wide variety of materials. These include, water, stones, firewood, roots, fruits, seeds, textile materials, fish and game. They were also used for cooking. Women and girls made and used these baskets. Family wealth was also partially correlated to the number and quality of baskets in their possession. The ability to produce high quality baskets was a valuable asset for a woman.
Iconographic Meaning
Swastika symbolizes flowing water.
Cultural Context
utilitarian
Item History
- Made in Mount Currie, British Columbia, Canada and Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada before 1978
- Collected before 1978
- Owned by Charles E. Borden before March 5, 1979
- Received from Charles E. Borden (Donor) on March 5, 1979
What
- Name
- Basket
- Identification Number
- Nbz774
- Type of Item
- basket
- Material
- cedar root, cedar wood, cherry bark, bear grass and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- dyed, coiled, beaded and imbricated
- Overall
- height 166.0 cm, diameter 102.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Interior Salish: Stl'atl'imx
- Previous Owner
- Charles E. Borden
- Received from
- Charles E. Borden (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Mount Currie, British Columbia, Canada and Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1978
- Collection Date
- before 1978
- Ownership Date
- before March 5, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on March 5, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 34
- Accession Number
- 0515/0003