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Oval utility basket, coiled. Lid and handle. Made of bear grass.
Oval utility basket, coiled. Lid and handle. Made of bear grass.
Object Number 16-20-10/86708
Display Title Oval utility basket, coiled. Lid and handle. Made of bear grass.
Descriptions
Object Description Oval utility basket, coiled. Lid and handle. Made of bear grass (natural and dyed brown).
Inventory Description Basket, oval bowl with lid, strap handle, plain weave
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Jicarilla
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico
Materials Fiber, Leather
Dimensions Overall: 26.3 x 28 x 28 cm (10 3/8 x 11 x 11 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 86708
Provenance
Collector Mrs. Emma Abbot Atwood (Unknown)
Donor Mrs. Emma Abbot Atwood (01/01/1916)

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