Basket

MOA: University of British Columbia

3116/6

Small woven basket. Basket is oblong and rounded, with a checkered pattern of cherry bark imbrication encircling the exterior in four rows. A thin strip of hide is attached to either side to create a handle.


  • Type of Item basket
  • Culture Samahquam
  • Material cedar root, cherry bark, rawhide skin
  • Measurements height 6.6 cm, width 10.5 cm, depth 8.9 cm (overall)

  • Creator Annie Gauthier
  • Previous Owner Hugh Neil Smith
  • Received from Hugh Neil Smith

  • Made in Mission

  • Creation Date between 1900 and 1961
  • Ownership Date before June 26, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on June 26, 2015

  • Item Classes basketry
  • Condition good
  • Current Location Case 8
  • Accession Number 3116/0006