Native American Wabanaki circular splint work basket with two handles. Narrow and wide blue color bands as added, integral decoration. Handles are notched to prevent their slipping out.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Native American Unknown
Role
Basket Weaver
Date made
1860 - 1880
Time Period
19th Century
Place
Region
Northeast
Continent
North America
Notes
Made about 1870.
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
None
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
13.3 cm
Diameter
28.5 cm
Dimension Notes
Height to the top of the handles: 16.2 cm.
Material
Splint
Colors
Color
Tan, Blue
Color Notes
Tan is the natural color of the splints. Splints are made from hardwood.
