Basket Item Number: C401 a-e from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Flap top box with four smaller baskets fitted inside; two woven handle straps attached at the rim; subtle linear pattern; edge finished in blanket stitch. Inside baskets are of similar style as large basket with no handles.
Item History
- Made in Nonouti, Gilbert Group, Kiribati before 1902
- Collected during 1902
- Owned by Frank Burnett before 1927
- Received from Frank Burnett (Donor) on July 25, 1927
What
Who
- Culture
- I-Kiribati
- Previous Owner
- Frank Burnett
- Received from
- Frank Burnett (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nonouti, Gilbert Group, Kiribati
When
- Creation Date
- before 1902
- Collection Date
- during 1902
- Ownership Date
- before 1927
- Acquisition Date
- on July 25, 1927
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 56
- Accession Number
- 2191/0775 a-e