Abalone shell with exterior covered by basketry, conforming closely to its contours and secured over shell edges. Decorated with a dark blue rectangular ovoid at centre, two canoes and flying bird shapes in green or brown, and mouse-like animals in pinkish-red or brown arranged around central area. Around the edge are concentric stripes of yellow, red and brown.

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• Type of Item basketry
• Culture Huu-ay-aht
• Material abalone shell, grass, cedar root, dye
• Measurements height 7.7 cm, width 6.4 cm, depth 3.0 cm (overall)

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• Creator Mary Moses
• Previous Owner Margaret Hess
• Received from Margaret Hess

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• Made in Vancouver Island

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• Ownership Date before September 28, 2017
• Acquisition Date on September 28, 2017

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• Item Classes basketry
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3259/0042