Covered Basket
MakerMade by
Mahican People
(Native American)
Date1850-1860
MediumPlain-woven ash and oak
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 10 1/8 x 24 1/4 x 16 5/8in. (25.7 x 61.6 x 42.2cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1950.451.0a,b
DescriptionRectangular covered storage basket made of plain-woven ash and oak. The rectangular rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with half-round interior and exterior reinforcement. The warp and weft splints are medium to wide. The base is closed. There is swabbing on all the weft splints in bluing and Spanish brown.
Status
Not on view
