Covered Basket
MakerPossibly made by
Mohegan People
Native American
Date1830-1860
MediumPlain-woven
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 11 5/8 x 10 1/8 x 10 3/8in. (29.5 x 25.7 x 26.4cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionSquare, plain-woven basket with a slide cover and a round rim. The rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with half-round interior and exterior reinforcement. The basket has a bail handle attached on the interior. The warp splints are medium to wide, and the weft splints are medium width. The base is closed. The basket is decorated with unit, tight geometric, and open geometric designs, colored with Spanish brown and bluing.
Object number1950.411.0
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