Miniature Covered Basket
MakerProbably made by
Tunxis People
(Native American)
Date1840-1860
MediumPlain-woven ash
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 6 3/4 x 10 1/4 x 7in. (17.1 x 26 x 17.8cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1950.434.0a,b
DescriptionMiniature covered storage basket made of plain-woven ash. The basket is rectangular, with a flared shoulder and a tapered neck. The rectangular rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with fat, flat interior and exterior reinforcement. The warp and weft splints are regular and are medium to wide. The base is openwork. The narrow weft splints have swabbing in Spanish brown. The cover (.b) is fat and flat, with a tight geometric design of three vague medallions.
Status
Not on view
