Name/Title
Native American Splint BasketDescription
Native American cylindrical splint basket with lid. Penobscot (Wabanaki) in origin. Has pronounced green stained splint decorative patterning. Waist of basket comprised of patterning of narrow splints. Made of brown or black ash.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Native American UnknownRole
Basket WeaverDate made
1850 - 1860Time Period
Mid 19th CenturyPlace
Region
NortheastContinent
North AmericaNotes
Date proposed by Gretchen Faulkner in 2021Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
on bottom splintTranscription
"E. Grace Bod . .ell." (sic)Notes
inscription is in pencil and the last name is half illegible.Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (2012.37.A) BasketHeight
17.6 cmDiameter
29.5 cmDimension Description
Lid (2021.37.B)Height
3.2 cmDiameter
29.5 cmCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodNotes
Damage to one edge of the rim of the lid.
