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Object Number 22-15-10/97941
Display Title Oblong utility basket, coiled. Broken handle. Made of bear grass.
Descriptions
Object Description Oblong utility basket, coiled. Broken handle. Made of bear grass (natural and dyed purple, blue, red). Geometric designs.
Inventory Description Basket, oval, straight sides, strap handle broken, polychrome geo. design
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Jicarilla
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 26.4 x 35 x 22.9 cm (10 3/8 x 13 3/4 x 9 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 97941
Provenance
Collector Unknown
Donor Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (01/01/1922)

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