Basket
MakerMade by
Niantic People
Native American
Date1840-1850
MediumHickory and walnut stain
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 9 1/2 x 8 1/4 x 7 1/2in. (24.1 x 21 x 19.1cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionSquare, bailed basket with a round rim. The rim is double reinforced, with half-round interior and exterior reinforcement. The warp and weft splints are medium width. The base is openwork. Unit and tight geometric designs, including walnut patches and medallion-dot combinations, decorate the basket.
Object number1950.438.0
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