Basket

MakerProbably made by Penobscot People (Native American)

MakerProbably made by Abenaki People (Native American)

Date1890-1900

MediumWicker-woven ash

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 3 5/8 x 12 1/8 x 5 3/8in. (9.2 x 30.8 x 13.7cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineGift of Albert C. Bates

Object number1950.505.0

DescriptionRectangular, fancy basket made of wicker-woven ash. The oval rim has decorative lace weaving. The rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with half-round interior and exterior reinforcement. The basket has a flat bail handle. The warp splints are medium width, and the weft splints are narrow. The base is openwork. There is swabbing on random weft splints in bluing.

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