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Object Number
985-27-10/59253
Display Title
Thompson River Salish coiled basket. Rectangular shape w/ ovoid flat base. Sides
Descriptions
Object Description
Thompson River Salish coiled basket. Rectangular shape w/ ovoid flat base. Sides angle outward slightly from base. Counterclockwise coiling. Black, white and red imbrication. Imbrication covers one coil every fifth coil. 2 string loops on one side and leather hoop in center. 29.2x43.8 cm.
Inventory Description
Basket, rectangular, brown, white and black, twisted fiber loops
Classification
- Basket
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Thompson
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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Canada
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British Columbia
Materials
Vegetable fiber
Dimensions
Overall: 28.5 x 43.5 x 31 cm (11 1/4 x 17 1/8 x 12 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59253
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