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Basket

MOA: University of British Columbia

3254/55

Rectangular basket with outer rim of reed(?), bent to shape. Basket's exterior is woven in thin strips of grass, alternating between a dark and light brown, in geometric designs: rows of zigzags, lines, waves. The basket weave is bound to the rim by twisted fibre, which is looped over the reed. The interior is woven with slightly larger strips of fibre, but in a simpler pattern, and with only a few undyed strands woven in. The bottom of the basket is damaged, exposing the leaves(?) within.

  • Type of Item basket
  • Culture Samoan
  • Material grass, fibre, reed
  • Measurements height 12.0 cm, width 13.0 cm, depth 24.2 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner George Stallworthy, Robert Stallworthy
  • Received from Robert Stallworthy
  • Made in Samoa
  • Creation Date before 1859
  • Collection Date between 1834 and 1859
  • Ownership Date before 1859, before June 4, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on June 4, 2017
  • Item Classes basketry
  • Condition poor
  • Accession Number 3254/0055

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