Native American Berry Basket

Basket

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Native American Berry Basket

Description

Native American Wabanaki circular berry basket with a handle. Painted or stained blue with its interior lined with orange paper.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Native American Unknown

Role

Basket Weaver

Date made

1890 - 1910

Time Period

late 19th or early 20th century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

overall

Height

10.1 cm

Diameter

14.6 cm

Dimension Notes

Height to top of handle: 18.2 cm. Diameter measured at top of basket.

Material

Splint

Color

Blue

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good