Basketry Tray Item Number: D1.273 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Circular basketry tray of light brown coiled work (bifurcated stitches) with watch-spring base construction. Finished with an overcast rim and decorated with partial imbrication. The pattern is of three continuous concentric bands of zigzag pattern in black and red cherry bark, with an inner band forming a six-pointed star.
Cultural Context
basketry; economic activity
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected between 1925 and 1928
- Owned by John M. Buchanan before May 1948
- Received from John M. Buchanan (Donor) during May 1948
What
- Name
- Basketry Tray
- Identification Number
- D1.273
- Type of Item
- tray
- Material
- cedar root, cherry bark and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- coiled and imbricated
- Overall
- height 2.5 cm, diameter 21.6 cm
Who
- Culture
- Interior Salish
- Previous Owner
- John M. Buchanan
- Received from
- John M. Buchanan (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1925 and 1928
- Ownership Date
- before May 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during May 1948
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 31
- Accession Number
- 1870/0144