Basket Item Number: C449 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
An irregular rectangular basket with rounded sides and an oval opening. Has a twilled pattern. Plain natural colour. Loop handles on each side. The lid is attached at one side.
Item History
- Made in Rakahanga Atoll, Cook Islands before 1927
- Collected between 1895 and 1927
- Owned by Frank Burnett before 1927
- Received from Frank Burnett (Donor) on July 25, 1927
What
Who
- Culture
- Cook Islanders
- Previous Owner
- Frank Burnett
- Received from
- Frank Burnett (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Rakahanga Atoll, Cook Islands
When
- Creation Date
- before 1927
- Collection Date
- between 1895 and 1927
- Ownership Date
- before 1927
- Acquisition Date
- on July 25, 1927
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- poor
- Current Location
- Case 56
- Accession Number
- 2191/0818