Basket

Basket

Rectangular, open basket w/ wood. Plain plaiting; wicker. Materials: ash, hickory (treated w/ oil). Design elements: one broad (1") weft with 4 (1/4") dark wefts above and below it. Bottom of basket is twill plaiting; sides are plain. Carved oval-shaped wooden handle. Rim is constructed with three elements lashed together with weft material.
  • Object: Basket
  • Artist: Unknown
  • Circa: 1940
  • Dimensions: H: 8"; 12" w/handle; W: 15 1/4" x 10 1/2"
  • Culture Area: Northeast
  • Cultural Group: Menominee
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: Michael & Diana Holloway
  • Catalog #: 96.002