Basketry Tray

MOA: University of British Columbia

3369/4

Rounded basketry tray with high sides. Sides are reinforced with cedar bark around the interior. Design around sides features a solid brown band above and below depictions of sea creatures, birds and boats. The rim is wrapped in a single dark green-blue strand, which also outlines the corner edge of the tray, and the square at centre. Centre of the tray features a square of woven cedar bark.


  • Type of Item tray
  • Culture Nuu-chah-nulth
  • Material root, grass, cedar bark, dye
  • Measurements height 6.2 cm, width 28.0 cm, depth 28.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner James Bruce Males
  • Received from James Bruce Males

  • Made in Vancouver Island

  • Ownership Date before June 27, 2019
  • Acquisition Date on June 27, 2019

  • Item Classes basketry
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3369/0004