Native American Rectangular Splint Basket

Name/Title

Native American Rectangular Splint Basket

Description

Native American Wabanaki rectangular splint basket with double rim and inset handles. Plaited bottom. Sides made of thin splints. Lacks any 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 in late 19th century. Dating proposed by Gretchen Faulkner in 2021.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

13.3 cm

Width

18 cm

Length

28.3 cm

Dimension Notes

Height to top of handles: 15.5 cm

Material

Splint

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Object has sustained considerable damage to the rim.