Name/Title
BasketEntry/Object ID
L1993.008.001Description
A baleen woven basket with lid, on top of the lid there is a piece of ivory sculpture: Carved seal with scrimshaw detail, oblong shape. The basket is made by Abe P. Simmonds in Barrow, Alaska in 1953. Point Hope area features straight sides, flat top, multi final ivory sculpture. Barrow area features just 1 final figure and carved sides. Baleen baskets are usually made by men, the craft began 1920's. White baleen is rare, found on older Whales.
