Context (Amendments / updates)
6 baskets were found in EB 483 Sri Lanka Wood/basketry. They were labelled Z 21146 (1-6) However the Accession Register notes Z 21146 as a Singalese drinking cup. One matched the description for 1912.62, and so I have changed the labels on this object. I have created a new record for the other 5 baskets, Z 21146/Record 2. R. Hand 20/11/2000'
Event Date 20/11/2000
Author: ashleigh griffin

Description (Physical description)
R. Hand:
'Z 21146 1: Oval basket with 5 plaited straps forming a handle, extending up separately from the base.
Z 21146 2: High sided basket with 4 plaited straps forming a handle. They form a geometric pattern on the side, where attached to the body of the basket. Base extends in a spiral to a ?knot, wich extends into body of basket.
Z 21146 3: Globular basket with attached lid and plaitedstrap handle. Contains cowrie shells and 1 red seed.
Z 21146 4: Flat woven fibre bag with plaited strap. Has been folded, and has some damage.
Z 21146 5: Globular basket with lid. Elephant on top of lid and elaborate metalwork on hinges and lock etc.
Z 21146 6: Circular basket with red yellow and purple geometric designs. With star shaped convex lid and concave base'.
Event Date 20/11/2000
Author: ashleigh griffin

Description (Physical description)
Globular basket with attached, hinged lid and plaited strap handle. The body of the basket is made from stiffened reed, which the basketry has been woven onto and around. The basket contained numerous cowrie shells and one red seed, possibly an Abrus seed.
Event Date 22/11/2018
Author: ashleigh griffin

Description (Physical description)
Globular basket (.1) with hinged lid and plaited strap handle. The body of the basket is made from stiffened reed, which the basketry has been woven onto and around. The basket contained 32 cowrie shells and one red seed (.2).
Event Date 4/7/2023
Author: Lily Stancliffe