Rectangular Native American splint basket with squared, rather wide splints with decorative markings. These appear to be a series of petals and swirls indicated by whitish linear coloring. Has a double rim.
Made/Created
Artist
American, unknown
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
20.5 cm
Width
38.7 cm
Length
45.7 cm
Material
Wood (Ash)
Color
Brown, White
Condition
Overall Condition
Poor
Notes
Corners of the rim and corners of the base have sustained substantial breakage and loss.
