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1884.44.25

Quadrangular basket of twined red wicker.

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1884.44.25

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Collection type
Object
Description
Quadrangular basket of twined red wicker.
Long description
Quadrangular basket with narrow base, small loop handles on the corners (one missing). By comparison with Kwakiutl specimen 1900.34.2, a carrying cord with plaited headband would have been threaded through these loops. Material, as for that specimen, is probably twigs of Thuja Gigantea. Wrapped twining technique. [LM]
Geographical reference
British Columbia NW Coast Vancouver Island
Cultural groups
Nuu-chah-nulth
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1870, uncertain
Date collected
1862 - 1870
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Plant Fibre, Material Spruce Root Plant, Process Twined Woven, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Height 240 mm, Length 290 mm, Width 240 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.44.25 PR no.: 75/ 12099

Search terms: Basketry, Basket