Bentwood Box

MOA: University of British Columbia

3298/4

Bentwood box with pitch on the interior. There is a hole drilled in each upper corner of each side. On the front and back of the box there are light carvings - a large triangle at centre fills most of the space, with a row of small upside-down triangles along the upper edge. The box folds have fibre sewn throughout to stitch it together.


  • Type of Item box
  • Culture Coast Salish
  • Material wood, fibre, plant fibre, clay
  • Measurements height 28.0 cm, width 28.3 cm, depth 21.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Fraser Ross Sharp
  • Received from Fraser Ross Sharp

  • Made in Vancouver Island

  • Ownership Date before April 25, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on April 25, 2018

  • Condition poor
  • Accession Number 3298/0004