Basket
MakerProbably made by
Penobscot People
Native American
MakerProbably made by
Abenaki People
Native American
Date1890-1900
MediumWicker-woven ash
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 3 5/8 x 12 1/8 x 5 3/8in. (9.2 x 30.8 x 13.7cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Albert C. Bates
DescriptionRectangular, fancy basket made of wicker-woven ash. The oval rim has decorative lace weaving. The rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with half-round interior and exterior reinforcement. The basket has a flat bail handle. The warp splints are medium width, and the weft splints are narrow. The base is openwork. There is swabbing on random weft splints in bluing.
Object number1950.505.0
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