Corn Husk Bag

Corn Husk Bag

Corn husk bag, interior twined, exterior horizontal wrapped twine, warp is (Native) Indian hemp bast, interior weft is natural thick cotton, exterior weft is horizontal cords twisted from the pliable slick inner parts of corn husks, field element is corn husk, design element material is wool. Design colors are red, blue, green, light pink, light blue and light green. On one side of basket there are seraded diamond designs, on opposite side is a floral design, rim finish is covered with a strip of deer hide. There are four strings of hide to tie bag shut, one is broken.
  • Object: Corn Husk Bag
  • Artist: Unknown
  • Circa: -
  • Dimensions: 10 x 9 3/8"
  • Culture Area: Plateau
  • Cultural Group: Nez Perce
  • Cultural Context: These bags were used to store and carry roots, berries, or household items.
  • Donor: Betty B. Goshay
  • Catalog #: 97.248