Violin Case
MOA: University of British Columbia
3290/1
Woven basketry violin case. Made of bear grass (white), cherry bark (red), and cedar bark (black) beading over cedar root. The maker's signature is in gold beading at the top of the case. There are two hinges of leather, and on the opposite side, a woven handle and two leather ties. The base and interior are plain.
- Type of Item case
- Culture Coast Salish
- Material cedar root, cedar bark, cherry bark, bear grass, leather skin
- Measurements height 10.8 cm, width 23.0 cm, depth 73.5 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner Lucia May
- Received from Lucia May
- Made in British Columbia
- Creation Date before 1950
- Ownership Date before February 5, 2018
- Acquisition Date on February 5, 2018
- Item Classes basketry
- Condition good
- Accession Number 3290/0001