Name/Title

Splint Basket

Description

Native American hardwood splint basket with two inserted handles and with a double rim. Natural black, brown, and tan splints

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Basket Weaver

Date made

1820 - 1830

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1825. Gretchen Faulkner proposes a dating to pre-1900.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

19.1 cm

Width

26 cm

Diameter

35.6 cm

Dimension Notes

Height to top of handle: 21.3 cm

Material

hardwood)

Color

Black, Brown, Tan

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good