Skip to main content
Object Number
993-20-10/71142A
Display Title
Basket
Descriptions
Object Description
Basket in shape of a turtle. Made from pine needles and raffia. Measures (including turtle head and tail) 18.5 L x 9.4 cm W x 7 cm H. See 71142B (cover)
Inventory Description
Basket, box shaped like turtle, (with lid, pinecone shell, B)
Classification
- Basket
Department
Ethnographic
Date
Late 20th century
Artist
Lorena Langley
(1993)
Culture
- Coushatta
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Louisiana
/
Jefferson Davis Parish
/
Elton
Dimensions
Overall: 7 x 18.5 x 9.2 cm (2 3/4 x 7 5/16 x 3 5/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
993-20-10/71142A
Provenance
Dealer
Rose Bryan
(June 1993)
Intermediary
Dr. Stephen Williams
(06/15/1993 - 07/01/06)
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
