Basketry Tray Item Number: D1.353 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Circular light brown tray of simple coiled work (watch-spring construction) with overcast edge. Two handles formed by looping last row of sides. Decorated with imbrication and beading. Two concentric "star" figures, one with six and the other with twelve points in red bark, grass, and black bark. Exterior is beaded on top row in red and has beaded opposing chevron figures.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1934
- Collected in Port Douglas, British Columbia, Canada between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George H. Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George H. Raley (Seller) during November 1948
What
- Name
- Basketry Tray
- Identification Number
- D1.353
- Type of Item
- tray
- Material
- cedar root, grass, cherry bark and cedar wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- coiled and imbricated
- Overall
- height 11.0 cm, diameter 60.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Interior Salish: Stl'atl'imx
- Previous Owner
- George H. Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George H. Raley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Port Douglas, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1934
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1960/0669