Basket
MakerPossibly made by
Tunxis People
(Native American)
MakerPossibly made by
Mahican People
(Native American)
Dateabout 1850
MediumPlain-woven ash
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 6 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 7 1/4in. (15.9 x 31.8 x 18.4cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1950.439.0
DescriptionRectangular carrying basket made of plain-woven ash. This basket may have been worn on a string over a person's shoulder. The oval rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with thick, flat interior and exterior reinforcement. Two handles are attached on one side. The warp splints are medium width, and the weft splints are medium to wide. There are heavy splints on the back. The base is openwork. There is swabbing on odd warp splints and on all weft splints in black, possibly walnut.
Status
Not on view
