Small Cylindrical Native American Basket

Basket

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Small Cylindrical Native American Basket

Description

Small cylindrical Native American basket made of sweet grass. False embroidery forming a pattern in red, tan, and black. Bottom is convex.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Native American Unknown

Role

Basket Weaver

Date made

1880 - 1890

Time Period

late 19th century

Place

State/Province

Alaska

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

7.5 cm

Diameter

8.3 cm

Material

sweet grass

Color

Black, Red, Tan

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair to Good

Notes

Rim slightly damaged and the bottom has separated from the side in one place.