Rectangular coiled cedar root basket with cedar slat foundation and walls that flare slightly towards rim. Decorated in beaded designs of cattail grass and black dyed cherry bark. Darker elements arranged in a butterfly design. Butterflies are said to represent everlasting life by Stó:lo and Nlaka’pamux basket makers. Overcast handles sewn to basket with leather ties. One has been repaired with string. Finished with a braided rim. Triangular shaped stitches attach base to walls of basket. Interior Salish: Stl’atl’imx?

• Object History

  Anne Sarah Hill would have traded blankets for the basket. First Nations people travelled the trail that crossed Deer Lake Brook (Douglas Road / Canada Way). Most likely period is 1895 to 1910. The basket is from the L. Claude Hill family and are associated with Anne Sarah Hill (nee Kendrick) and Kitty Hill. Anne and Claude were married in 1895.

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• Type of Item carrying basket

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• Made in British Columbia

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• School/Style Salish