Squamish Nation Collections database : Cultural Item : Basketry, cradle. [C2022.007.017]

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IdentifierC2022.007.017

Object Name / TitleBasketry, cradle.

Object TypeBasketry

Description Cradle, cedar root, rectangular with the width of the top of the cradle decreasing towards the bottom. The base of the basket uses a slat foundation with coil construction. The sides of the basket feature two imbricated patterns. The first is an alternating checker board pattern with white/black and red/black. The second pattern is alternating diagonal imbrication that looks like a 'S' on the top third of the basket. The cradle was made by Sally Paull.

MaterialsCedar Root, Cherry Bark, Canary Grass

CreatorSally Paull

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