Basket
2005.78.3_Front
Copyright: Swedish American Museum; Origformat: 3D Artifact; Resolution: 3296x1808
Name/Title
BasketEntry/Object ID
2005.78.3Description
Tan woven basket made of birch roots, made by an unknown Sámi artisan.Context
Practical yet beautiful woven baskets made of tree roots such as fir tree or birch are very sturdy and can withstand the rigor of traveling. They have long been made and used by the Sámi people. The roots need to be scraped free of bark then put in water to make bendable before weaving. Baskets like this one can be used for several things, for example food storage or sometimes cheese molds. Sámi women are traditionally in charge of basket weaving.Acquisition
Accession
2005.78Source or Donor
Jacobson, Selma & HannaAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Selma & Hanna JacobsonEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
Sápmi, Northern EuropeContinent
EuropeCulture/Tribe
Sámi