Squamish Nation Collections database : Cultural Item : Basketry, basket. [C2022.007.003]

Cultural Item

IdentifierC2022.007.003

Object Name / TitleBasketry, basket.

Object TypeBasketry

Description Basket, cedar root, coiled, semi-circle with the back of the basket coming up to a point in the center. The front of the basket features three red, white and black imbricated diamonds. The back of the basket has red/black imbrication running diagonal from the center of the basket to the top. The front of the basket has damage that has been repaired using metal twist ties.

MaterialsCedar Root, Cherry Bark, Canary Grass, Metal

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