Basket
MakerPossibly made by
Mahican People
(Native American)
Date1850-1860
MediumPlain-woven ash and oak
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 3/4 x 11 1/8 x 8in. (14.6 x 28.3 x 20.3cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1950.422.0
DescriptionRectangular covered basket made of plain-woven ash and oak. The rectangular rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with thick, flat interior reinforcement and half-round exterior reinforcement. Two handles attach on the interior of the basket. The warp splints are medium width, and the weft splints are narrow to medium. The base is openwork. There is swabbing on the narrow weft splints colored with bluing. The basket has stamped designs colored in Spanish brown and bluing.
Status
Not on view
