Tray Item Number: D1.272 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Round tray of interlocking coiled work with watch-spring base construction. Decorated with partial imbrication design that is a variant of a five-pointed star, with the points folded inwards and with added imbrication. Also added imbrication in center primarily in black-dyed bark and grass. Small black triangular designs around outer edge. Rim has a double-strand, braided, wavy, open pattern.
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
- Tray
- Identification Number
- D1.272
- Type of Item
- tray
- Material
- cedar root, grass, cherry bark and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- coiled and imbricated
- Overall
- height 4.1 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
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 31
- Accession Number
- 1870/0138