Covered Basket
MakerPossibly made by
Pequot People
(Native American)
Date1860-1875
MediumPlain-woven ash and oak
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 12 x 17 11/16 x 16in. (30.5 x 44.9 x 40.6cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionRectangular covered storage basket made of plain-woven ash and oak. The cover is missing. The round rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with half-round interior reinforcement and flat exterior reinforcement. The warp and weft splints are medium width. The basket is decorated with unit and tight geometric designs in Mohegan pink and bluing.
The cover (.b) is missing.
The cover (.b) is missing.
Object number1950.494.0a,b
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