Maple Splint Covered Napkin Ring

Plaited Basket

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Ash Splint Covered Napkin Ring

Ash Splint Covered Napkin Ring

Name/Title

Maple Splint Covered Napkin Ring

Description

A steel ring completely covered with tiny, tight "thistle weave" twists in natural and red dyed splints, with a central design of two natural splints crossing over a red dyed splint. It is outstandingly well made.

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Culture/Tribe

Seneca
Native American

Dimensions

Height

1-1/16 in

Diameter

1-5/8 in

Materials

Material

Maple, Steel

Material Notes

I believe the material is maple. It covers what appears to be a shiny steel ring.

Plaited Basket Details

Primary Plaiting Type

Plain Plaiting, 1/1 interval, closed spacing

Plaiting Finish

Self Binding Plaited Selvage