MCR 2010.20.5

One rectangular Northern Coast Salish slat coil basket with handles on either end. Has black cherry bark beading on the top and a row close to the bottom with two rows at the bottom of red cherry bark. Half diamond imbrications of black and red cherry bark.

There are 3 imbrications on either long side and one at each end. Two handles are made of wrapped loops. Basket has a braided rim.

Materials: Cedar root, cherry bark

Techniques: Slat coil, loopwork (handles), imbrication, beading, braiding

Overall Dimensions: Length - 24 cm; Width - 14 cm; Height - 7.5 cm