Basket

MakerMade by Mahican People (Native American)

Dateabout 1875

MediumPlain-woven ash

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height including handle x width x depth): 6 x 14 1/8 x 9 1/2in. (15.2 x 35.9 x 24.1cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineBequest of George Dudley Seymour

Object number1945.1.1522

DescriptionRectangular, plain-woven ash basket with a rectangular rim. The rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with half-round interior and exterior reinforcement. A small handle on either side attaches at the rim and ear of the basket. The warp splints are medium to wide. Some weft splints are narrow, others are medium to wide. The base is closed. All the warps have swabbing executed in Spanish brown; odd wefts have swabbing executed in bluing. The basket is decorated with stamping executed in bluing.

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