Covered Basket
MakerPossibly made by
Abenaki People
(Native American)
MakerPossibly made by
Penobscot People
(Native American)
Date1890-1908
MediumPlain-woven and wart-woven ash
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 9 1/4 x 8 3/16 x 7 3/4in. (23.5 x 20.8 x 19.7cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1950.455.0a,b
DescriptionFancy, round, bailed covered basket made of plain-woven and wart-woven ash. The round rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with round interior reinforcement and flat exterior reinforcement. The basket has double bail handles.
The warp and weft splints are narrow, and the warps are tapered to accomodate the cover. The base is closed.
The warp and weft splints are narrow, and the warps are tapered to accomodate the cover. The base is closed.
Status
Not on view
