Basket

MOA: University of British Columbia

3103/1

Large rectangular, openwork basket. Wide opening. Sides curve down to a small rounded base. Woven handles attached to three upper corners.

  • Specific Techniques

    Made of split cedar roots; the rounded strips were used for the warps, whereas the flat strips were used to weave the warps together and wrap the rim.


  • Type of Item basket
  • Culture Klallam
  • Material cedar root
  • Measurements height 44.6 cm, width 31.0 cm, depth 32.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Anne Piternick
  • Received from Anne Piternick

  • Made in Washington

  • Ownership Date before April 8, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on April 8, 2015

  • Item Classes basketry
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3103/0001