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MakerMade by Abenaki People Native American
Dateabout 1900
MediumPlain-woven ash
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 2 11/16 x 10 x 5 3/8in. (6.8 x 25.4 x 13.7cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionRectangular, plain-woven ash basket. The wart-woven, rectangular rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with flat interior and exterior reinforcement. The basket had a bail handle that is now missing. The warp and weft splints are medium width.
Object number1950.500.0a,b
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Covered Basket
    Abenaki People
    1890-1908
    Wall Pocket
    Abenaki People
    1890-1910
    Basket
    Mohegan People
    1810-1820
    Covered Basket
    Nipmuc People
    1840
    Miniature Covered Basket
    Bunker family
    1850-1870
    Miniature Basket
    Pequot People
    probably 1840-1870
    Miniature Basket
    Penobscot People
    about 1890
    Basket
    Tunxis People
    about 1860
    Basket
    Mahican People
    1850-1860
    Covered Basket
    Pequot People
    1860-1875
    Basket
    Tunxis People
    about 1850
    Basket
    Mohegan People
    1850-1880