Basket
MakerMade by a member of the
Tantaquidgeon family
(Native American)
MakerMade by
Mohegan People
(Native American)
Dateabout 1890
MediumPlain-woven ash and oak
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 3/16 x 7 1/8 x 7 13/16in. (10.6 x 18.1 x 19.8cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Albert C. Bates
Object number1950.506.2
DescriptionRound, plain-woven ash and oak basket. The round rim is single wrapped and rouble reinforced, with round interior and exterior reinforcement. Two small loop handles attach at the ear of the basket. The warp splints are medium width and the weft splints are narrow. The splints are tapered. The base is closed. All the warp splints have swabbing in vermillion and chrome yellow. The weft splints have swabbing in vermillion, yellow, and green (a blend of indigo and chrome yellow).
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