Miniature Basket

MakerProbably made by Penobscot People (Native American)

MakerProbably made by Abenaki People (Native American)

MakerPossibly made by Schaghticoke People (Native American)

MakerPossibly made by Abigail Mauwee (Native American)

MakerPossibly made by Rachel Mauwee (Native American)

Dateabout 1890

MediumPlain-woven ash

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 7/8 x 4 5/8 x 4in. (12.4 x 11.7 x 10.2cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineGift of Albert C. Bates

Object number1950.358.8

DescriptionSquare, fancy miniature basket made of plain-woven ash. The round rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with flat interior and exterior reinforcement. The basket has a wrapped bail handle. The warp splints are narrow to medium width, and the weft splints are narrow. The base is openwork. The weft splints have swabbing in bluing. The basket includes decorative curlicue weave.

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