Circular Native American Splint Basket

Name/Title

Circular Native American Splint Basket

Description

Circular Native American splint basket with false embroidery on shoulder above the handles (approximately the upper fifth). Handles attached to the basket sides. Lacks colored decoration. False decoration is Hong Kong cord. Identifiable as a jardiniere.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Native American Unknown

Role

Basket Weaver

Date made

1930 - 1950

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

21.2 cm

Diameter

20 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter measured at top.

Material

Splint, Hong Kong Rope

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good