Name/Title
Cylindrical Native American Splint BasketDescription
Cylindrical Native American Penobscot splint basket decorated with pattern of black and green colored splints. Double rimMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Native American UnknownRole
Basket WeaverDate made
1855 - 1865Time Period
Mid 19th CenturyPlace
Region
NortheastContinent
North AmericaNotes
Made about 1860. Dating proposed by Gretchen Faulkner in 2021.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Dimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
28.5 cmDiameter
37 cmDimension Notes
Diameter measured at base.Colors
Color
Green, BlackColor Notes
Black color has also been read as blue.Condition
Overall Condition
GoodNotes
Object has sustained limited breakage damage. It also lacks its cover/lid.