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Basket Lid

MOA: University of British Columbia

3131/11

Basket lid made of a slightly rounded, rectangular piece of birch bark. The top is densely covered in quills set in geometric patterns of primarily traingles with partial circles and diamonds, dyed in shades of brown with some remnants of green. Thin strips of bark are looped around the edges of the piece, holding in place long quills that create a decorative edging. The underside is undecorated.

  • Type of Item lid
  • Culture Panawahpskek
  • Material birch bark, porcupine quill, dye
  • Measurements height 23.5 cm, width 31.5 cm, depth 1.5 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Diane J. Anderson, Craig Anderson, Reid Anderson, Dana Anderson-Breau
  • Received from Craig Anderson, Reid Anderson, Dana Anderson-Breau
  • Made in Maine
  • Creation Date between 1810 and 1840
  • Ownership Date before October 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on October 2, 2015
  • Item Classes basketry
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3131/0011

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