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Object Number
985-27-10/59260
Display Title
Northwest Coast basketry tray or box, possibly Tlingit.
Descriptions
Object Description
Northwest Coast basketry tray or box, possibly Tlingit. Alternating rows of plaiting and twining ("between weave"). Originally circular woven shape, now folded into parfleche-like shape. 4 cloth handles. Originally may have been a large round tray.
Inventory Description
Basket, large envelope, folded ends, tied w/ fabric and fiber cord, 2 fabric han
Classification
- Basket
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th Century
Culture
- Tlingit?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Alaska
Materials
Fiber, Cotton fabric
Dimensions
Overall: 40.2 x 36.8 x 2.5 cm (15 13/16 x 14 1/2 x 1 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59260
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(?)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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