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.
