Basket
Birch bark basket decorated with floral motifs on the front and back and on the lid. The decorations are obtained by scraping the surface of the bark with a knife. 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 container with two wire hinges. Moosehide strap.
- Accession Number 2021.59.45
- Materials skin, wood, wood, birch
- Measurements 135 x 13 x 16 cm
- Accession Number 2021.59.45
- Materials skin, wood, wood, birch
- Measurements 135 x 13 x 16 cm
© © Collection Pointe-à-Callière, don de Jacques Lacaille, 2021.059.045.1-2
Photo by Michel Pinault
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