Large rectangular cedar basket. Walls of basket (part a) angle outward from base to inset rim. Decoration is a series of imbricated inverted triangles that form three vertical lines on long sides, and on short sides a single line, with two thin flanking lines. Lid (part b) top has two interlocking diamonds in light brown and black imbrication.

Rectangular basket. Base is concave, foot flaring slightly. Body is straight sided with rounded corners and flares widely toward mouth. The weave is tight and small. Long sides are decorated by imbricated diamond shapes flanked by vertical lines, while short sides each have a large open diamond with a small central cross.

Rectangular basket. Base is a small rectangle; body is straight sided with rounded corners and flares widely toward mouth. The weave is tight and small. It is decorated overall with small squares of imbrication, set in vertical lines and dropping down from the rim.

Rectangular woven basket in a tight, square weave. Base is a small rectangle, slightly curved walls flaring out toward the wide mouth. The exterior is two-toned, colours indicating a change in weave, dark brown on the bottom and light brown on top. Decoration is black and red bark imbrication in thin vertical patterns, three to a side. Interior weave is unchanged throughout. A rounded handle spans the interior, connecting to rim with pieces of hide; one side is now detached.

Bequest of Margery Hoffman Smith.

The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection.

The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection.

The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection.

The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection.

Museum Purchase: Indian Collection Subscription Fund, Rasmussen Collection of Northwest Coast Indian Art.