Basketry Material

MOA: University of British Columbia

3116/12

Dried and cut grass prepared for use in weaving baskets, approximately 14 strands. The bunch is wrapped together with a strip of pink and white patterned cotton.

  • History Of Use

    Used in basket making. Collected from the Matsqui area.


  • Type of Item material
  • Culture Samahquam
  • Material grass, cotton fibre
  • Measurements height 24.5 cm, width 4.8 cm, depth 2.5 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Creation Date during 1961
  • Ownership Date before June 26, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on June 26, 2015

  • Item Classes basketry
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3116/0012