Squamish Nation Collections database : Cultural Item : Basketry, storage basket. [C2022.007.014]

Cultural Item

IdentifierC2022.007.014

Object Name / TitleBasketry, storage basket.

Object TypeBasketry

Description Basket, cedar root, long rounded rectangle in coil construction. The body of the basket features white imbrication in horizontal stripes. The body also has large red, white and black imbricated diamonds. The left corner of the basket has been repaired. The lid red, white and black imbrication in staggered rows. The lid is attached by three hide loops woven into the basket with hide ties on the front of the basket to close it.

MaterialsCedar Root, Cherry Bark, Canary Grass, Hide

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