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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