Native American Cylindrical Splint Basket

Name/Title

Native American Cylindrical Splint Basket

Description

Native American cylindrical splint open work basket with double rim at top and double rim at base. Two small inset handles. Made from very fine splints. Lacks decorative coloring.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Native American Unknown

Role

Basket Weaver

Date made

1890 - 1899

Time Period

late 19th century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1890. Dating proposed by Gretchen Faulkner in 2021.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

10 cm

Diameter

27.1 cm

Dimension Notes

Height to top of handles: 10.9 cm

Material

Splint

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good