Basket

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a handmade, round, woven basket intricately crafted from natural materials, each strand interlacing in a spiral pattern that converges at the center, showcasing a combination of beige and light brown hues, which highlight the skilled craftsmanship involved in its creation; placed against a dark, soft fabric background, the basket displays an appealing contrast that emphasizes its texture and design, making it appear as both a functional and decorative piece, potentially reflecting cultural or traditional weaving techniques, evoking a sense of warmth and homeliness that suggests its suitability for various purposes such as storage, decoration, or gifting, while also embodying the artisan's dedication to preserving traditional crafts.

The image features a handmade, round, woven basket intricately crafted from natural materials, each strand interlacing in a spiral pattern that converges at the center, showcasing a combination of beige and light brown hues, which highlight the skilled craftsmanship involved in its creation; placed against a dark, soft fabric background, the basket displays an appealing contrast that emphasizes its texture and design, making it appear as both a functional and decorative piece, potentially reflecting cultural or traditional weaving techniques, evoking a sense of warmth and homeliness that suggests its suitability for various purposes such as storage, decoration, or gifting, while also embodying the artisan's dedication to preserving traditional crafts.

Name/Title

Basket

Entry/Object ID

2001.12.1

Description

Basket/Papago Indian/made of plant material/no dyes used/circular/shallow/c. 2001

Collection

NATIVE AMERICAN

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Basket

Nomenclature Class

Containers

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Dimensions

Diameter

7 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good