BASKET

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

96.20.8 Basket: The image shows a round, intricately woven basket featuring a spiral pattern as its primary design. The basket is crafted using natural fibers, giving it a warm, earthy tone. Interspersed throughout the weave are subtle geometric designs in muted colors such as black and red, which add an artistic touch to the overall appearance. The basket's texture is smooth and tightly woven, indicating skilled craftsmanship. It sits on a rich, burgundy fabric background, which contrasts with and highlights the basket's natural hues, enhancing its visual appeal.
96.20.8 Basket

The image shows a round, intricately woven basket featuring a spiral pattern as its primary design. The basket is crafted using natural fibers, giving it a warm, earthy tone. Interspersed throughout the weave are subtle geometric designs in muted colors such as black and red, which add an artistic touch to the overall appearance. The basket's texture is smooth and tightly woven, indicating skilled craftsmanship. It sits on a rich, burgundy fabric background, which contrasts with and highlights the basket's natural hues, enhancing its visual appeal.

Name/Title

BASKET

Entry/Object ID

1996.20.8

Description

COILED WEAVE/BLACK & PINK WOVEN IN/SERVING TRAY TYPE

Collection

NATIVE AMERICAN

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1960

Place

Continent

North America

Ethnography

Cultural Region

State/Province

Alaska

Culture/Tribe

Needs to be Identified

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Basket

Nomenclature Class

Containers

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Dimensions

Depth

2 in

Diameter

14 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good