Native American Covered Splint Feather Basket

Basket

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Native American Covered Splint Feather Basket

Description

Native American covered splint feather basket. With a splint oak handle built through the cover to lock it in place.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Native American Unknown

Role

Basket Weaver

Date made

1845 - 1855

Time Period

Mid 19th Century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1850.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

23.9 cm

Diameter

26.5 cm

Dimension Notes

Height to top of handle: 41 cm

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

Rim repaired with heavy twine.