Basket, Food

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a handcrafted, round woven basket with a natural brown color, displaying intricate patterns and a slightly irregular texture that suggests it was made using traditional techniques. The basket is placed on a textured surface, possibly a foam-like material. In front of it, a white tag with numbers written on it in black, connected by a piece of string, is visible, suggesting some form of cataloging or museum labeling. The basket's earthy tones and craftsmanship highlight its cultural and artisanal significance, giving it an authentic and rustic appearance that reflects its handcrafted nature.

The image features a handcrafted, round woven basket with a natural brown color, displaying intricate patterns and a slightly irregular texture that suggests it was made using traditional techniques. The basket is placed on a textured surface, possibly a foam-like material. In front of it, a white tag with numbers written on it in black, connected by a piece of string, is visible, suggesting some form of cataloging or museum labeling. The basket's earthy tones and craftsmanship highlight its cultural and artisanal significance, giving it an authentic and rustic appearance that reflects its handcrafted nature.

Name/Title

Basket, Food

Entry/Object ID

143/5171

Description

SHALLOW, PLAQUE-TYPE

Collection

NATIVE AMERICAN

Made/Created

Place

Continent

North America

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Island

Baranof Island

State/Province

Alaska

Culture/Tribe

Sitka Tribe of Alaska
Native American

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Basket, Food

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Serving Vessels

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Height

2 in

Diameter

6 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 2, 2018