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Basket

MOA: University of British Columbia

A3120 a-b

Oval-shaped woven basket (a) with a flat, fitted lid (b). Figures in green around centre portion of basket. Lid: one line of purple along rim; centre oval is orange with green swirl surrounding. Base: plaited origin; plain twined (over wide warp strands). Sides: twisted twined work. Slightly indented flange on basket.

  • Type of Item basket
  • Culture Nuu-chah-nulth
  • Material cedar root, swamp grass, aniline dye
  • Manufacturing Technique twined, checkerwork
  • Measurements height 5.0 cm, width 9.0 cm, depth 7.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner George H. Raley
  • Received from H. R. MacMillan, George H. Raley
  • Made in Vancouver Island
  • Collection Date between 1893 and 1934
  • Ownership Date before November 1948
  • Acquisition Date during November 1948
  • Item Classes basketry
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 1960/0371 a-b

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