Basket
Birch bark basket decorated with floral motifs on the front and back, as well as on the lid. The sides of the container are decorated with checkerboard patterns. The lid is made of hardwood. The various pieces of birch bark that make up the container are sewn together with spruce roots. The wooden lid is attached to the body with two wire hinges. Moosehide strap. Varnished exterior.
- Accession Number 2021.59.44
- Date 1940 an
- Materials fiber, cotton, metal, iron, skin, moose, varnish, wood, wood, birch
- Measurements 12 x 9 x 9 cm
- Accession Number 2021.59.44
- Date 1940 an
- Materials fiber, cotton, metal, iron, skin, moose, varnish, wood, wood, birch
- Measurements 12 x 9 x 9 cm
© © Collection Pointe-à-Callière, don de Jacques Lacaille, 2021.059.044.1-2
Photo by Michel Pinault
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