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Sifting basket used for processing corn. Made of palmetto stems. 27x26x26 cm.
Sifting basket used for processing corn. Made of palmetto stems. 27x26x26 cm.
Object Number 20-8-10/87518C
Display Title Sifting basket used for processing corn. Made of palmetto stems. 27x26x26 cm.
Descriptions
Object Description Sifting basket used for processing corn. Made of palmetto stems. 27x26x26 cm.
Inventory Description Basket, flat base, open weave, round straight body, short rim
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Seminole
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Florida
Additional Geographic Terms All Indian town, 40 miles west of Jupiter
Materials Fiber
Quantity 1
Provenance
Collector Dr. Thomas Barbour (1920 - 1920)
Donor Dr. Thomas Barbour (1920)

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