Basket Item Number: 1492/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Spherical, light brown woven basket with an extended lip around the opening at the base. Imagery all around the sides of the basket features whales, thunderbirds, whalers in canoes, birds, and a single image of a Sisiutl.
Item History
- Made in Hot Springs Cove, British Columbia, Canada
- Collected during 1952
- Owned by W. J. McGregor before October 21, 1991
- Received from W. J. McGregor (Donor) on October 21, 1991
What
- Name
- Basket
- Identification Number
- 1492/1
- Type of Item
- basket
- Material
- swamp grass, cedar bark and dye
- Overall
- height 34.5 cm, diameter 30.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth
- Previous Owner
- W. J. McGregor
- Received from
- W. J. McGregor (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Hot Springs Cove, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- during 1952
- Ownership Date
- before October 21, 1991
- Acquisition Date
- on October 21, 1991
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 10
- Accession Number
- 1492/0001