naayisac (Bag)

About this object

History of use

Used by Frank to hold basket-making tools.

Narrative

Collection of basket making materials (1413/1-26), sold to M. Davis by Dora Frank's son; then Davis sold the collection to MOA.

Cultural context

basketry

Physical description

Burlap rice sack printed in red and black on both sides. One side is covered with printing identifying the weight, type, and brand of rice (25 lbs, extra fancy long grain, and "Empire Rice," respectively). The other side has several characters and the inscription "The Canada Rice Mills Ltd Vancouver, B.C." printed along the bottom.