Splint Basket with Handles

Name/Title

Splint Basket with Handles

Description

Native American Wabanaki circular splint work basket with two handles. Narrow and wide blue color bands as added, integral decoration. Handles are notched to prevent their slipping out.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Native American Unknown

Role

Basket Weaver

Date made

1860 - 1880

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1870.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

13.3 cm

Diameter

28.5 cm

Dimension Notes

Height to the top of the handles: 16.2 cm.

Material

Splint

Colors

Color

Tan, Blue

Color Notes

Tan is the natural color of the splints. Splints are made from hardwood.

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good