Open Splint Basket

Basket

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Open Splint Basket

Description

Native American Wabanaki cylindrical open work splint basket made entirely from very thin splints. With a double rim and inset handle.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Basket Weaver

Date made

1880 - 1899

Time Period

late 19th century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Possibly Native American or Shaker. Patricia Stauble suggested the latter (8/2/2010 verbal opinion). Identified as Wabanaki by Gretchen Faulkner in 2021.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

19 cm

Diameter

31.5 cm

Dimension Notes

Height measured to top of handle.

Material

Splint

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good