Campell River, Vancouver Island Museum Photo Gallery

PRM 1968-117

PRM 1968-117
PRM 1968-117
PRM 1968-117
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Maker:  Attributed to Annie Peters by Elizabeth Harry.

Nation:  Sliammon

Date of manufacture:  Believed to be 1930’s – 1940’s.

 

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Description:

Cylindrical slat coiled basket with slightly flaring walls (flower pot shape) and imbricated designs. False braid around basket rim.

Material:  Cedar wood slats, split cedar or spruce root.  Imbricated designs are made from bitter cherry bark in its natural red colour.  Light coloured design elements are of an unknown plant material.