Basket
MakerProbably made by
Mohegan People
Native American
Dateabout 1880
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 7 1/8in. (10.8 x 21 x 18.1cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Mariette Newman Fitch
DescriptionRectangular basket made of ash. The oval rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with flat interior and exterior reinforcement. Two handles attach at the rim and ear of the basket. The warp and weft splints are medium to wide. The base is closed. The basket is decorated with cameo/intaglio stamping in Spanish brown and bluing.
Object number1952.69.45
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