Covered Basket
MakerPossibly made by
Montauk People
(Native American)
MakerPossibly made by
Shinnecock People
(Native American)
Dateabout 1900
MediumWicker-woven
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 14 3/4 x 9 5/8 x 9 1/8in. (37.5 x 24.4 x 23.2cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineBequest of Marguerite E. Mills
Object number1986.66.11
DescriptionBailed, wicker-woven covered basket. The basket is square and bulging, with a flared shoulder and a round rim. The rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with slightly round interior reinforcement and flat exterior reinforcement. The basket has a bail handle attached on the interior. The warp splints are narrow to medium, and the weft splints are narrow and gauged. The basket has an openwork base. The basket is decorated with blue/green dye. The basket has an open, flat, sliding cover.
Status
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