Basket
MakerProbably made by
Mohegan People
(Native American)
MakerPossibly made by
Pequot People
(Native American)
Dateabout 1870
MediumPlain-woven ash and oak
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 14 3/4 x 18 1/8 x 17in. (37.5 x 46 x 43.2cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1986.265.0
DescriptionRectangular, plain-woven ash and oak storage basket. The rectangular 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 base is openwork. Unit and tight geometric painting is colored with bluing and green. The basket shows the influence of the Oneida People.
Status
Not on view
