Covered Basket

MakerPossibly made by Mohegan People (Native American)

Date1830-1860

MediumPlain-woven

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 11 5/8 x 10 1/8 x 10 3/8in. (29.5 x 25.7 x 26.4cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

Object number1950.411.0

DescriptionSquare, plain-woven basket with a slide cover and a round rim. The rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with half-round interior and exterior reinforcement. The basket has a bail handle attached on the interior. The warp splints are medium to wide, and the weft splints are medium width. The base is closed. The basket is decorated with unit, tight geometric, and open geometric designs, colored with Spanish brown and bluing.

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