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MakerMade by Mahican People Native American
Date1850-1870
MediumPlain-woven ash
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 1/4 x 9 5/16 x 6 1/4in. (10.8 x 23.7 x 15.9cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionRectangular, plain-woven ash work basket with a rectangular to round rim. The rim is double reinforced, with flat interior and exterior reinforcement. The basket has two set-in handles. The warp splints are medium width, and the weft splints are narrow to medium. The basket is decorated with stamping all over, in blue and Spanish brown.
Object number1950.486.0
Subject Terms
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    Basket
    Mahican People
    about 1875
    Basket
    Mahican People
    1850-1860
    Basket
    Mahican People
    about 1875
    Covered Basket
    Mahican People
    about 1880
    Basket
    Mahican People
    about 1860
    Covered Basket
    Mahican People
    1850-1860
    Basket
    Oneida People
    1860-1880
    Covered Basket
    Mahican People
    possibly 1790-1820
    Covered Basket
    Pequot People
    1850-1860
    Basket
    Pequot People
    1870-1890
    Basket
    Mahican People
    about 1850
    Miniature Basket
    Mohegan People
    1860-1870