Basket Item Number: Nd672 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small, round bowl-shaped coil basket (with bifurcated stitches) with raised foot. Imbricated with 2 lines of red and dark cherry bark beading and one line of black.
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 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.
Cultural Context
utilitarian
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- 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
- Nd672
- Type of Item
- basket
- Material
- cedar root, cherry bark, dye and cedar bark
- Manufacturing Technique
- dyed, beaded and coiled
- Overall
- height 7.5 cm, diameter 13.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Interior Salish
- Previous Owner
- Charles E. Borden
- Received from
- Charles E. Borden (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- before 1978
- Ownership Date
- before March 5, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on March 5, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0515/0010