Basket
About this object
History of use
Traditionally, baskets were used for a variety of domestic purposes, but starting in the mid-19th century, many basketry goods were made as sale items to provide a source of cash income.
Cultural context
cash economy; craft market
Iconographic meaning
Design on basket may represent a rainbow, necklace or part of a grave box according to research done by Oliver Wells on Salish Weaving designs.
Physical description
Coiled, rectangular basket with slat foundation and split stitching. Sides are completely imbricated in light yellow-brown and black deep "v" design. Lid is attached to basket with two long hide thongs. Coiled rectangular lid fits over coiled rim. The lid is imbricated on the edge and beaded on top, in rows of red and light yellow-brown.
Categories
Materials
Date Made
Before 1916
Date Acquired
20 Apr 1978
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 11 cm x 27 cm x 14 cm
Object Number
Nbz684