Bag

29-175-589

From: Canada | British Columbia | Vancouver Island

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 29-175-589
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Nootka (uncertain)
Provenience Canada | British Columbia | Vancouver Island
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Cedar Bark
Technique Basketry
Description

Same construction as 581 with addition of8 extra sets of 4 black extra warps; one set at each side fold, 3 sets equidistant on both sides. Warp strands of this bag (with 4 exceptions, each in line with a corner of the base) are as narrow as the black wefts. (Base has twined line across center as well as around edges) Rim has braided finish)

Height 50 cm
Width 88 cm
Credit Line Exchange with George G. Heye, 1917
Other Number 6/9764 - Collector Number

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