Basketry Tray Item Number: Nd585 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small round coiled cedar root tray with watch-spring coil construction and two handles. Handles are formed from top two rows of coils. Rim and handles have braided edges. Side walls consist of four rows of coils that have been decorated with black beading. Two sets of beaded cherry bark circles in centre of tray, both have a row of red, then one of black, then another of red. The last set also have imbricated designs above them - half diamonds which alternate in colour, red and black.
Iconographic Meaning
The designs on this tray are referred to by Nlaka'pamux basket makers as half diamonds. The diamond is associated with good luck according to Nlaka'pamux basket maker Minnie Peters. This is a design that she uses. It was given to her by her mother.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1976
- Owned by Phyllis D. Phare before January 30, 1976
- Received from Phyllis D. Phare (Donor) on January 30, 1976
What
- Name
- Basketry Tray
- Identification Number
- Nd585
- Type of Item
- tray
- Material
- cedar root, cherry bark and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- coiled and imbricated
- Overall
- height 4.0 cm, diameter 32.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Interior Salish: Nlaka'pamux
- Previous Owner
- Phyllis D. Phare
- Received from
- Phyllis D. Phare (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1976
- Ownership Date
- before January 30, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on January 30, 1976
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0296/0003