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Object Number 995-29-10/73170.1
Display Title Plaited rectangular basket
Descriptions
Object Description Twill-plaited rectangular basket of cane splints with wood rim, probably white oak. Warp elements black/dark brown; weft elements mostly orange, but with dark brown and tan elements at top and bottom of sides. Bottom plaited in 3/3 straight twill, sides in diamond (return twill) pattern. Rim reinforced by 2 natural wood elements, attached by coiling, and topped with coiled splint colored dark brown. Dyes probably include walnut and bloodroot. Dimensions 12 x 32.5 x 24 cm (H x W x D).
Inventory Description Basket fragment, vegetable fiber
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Date 1960-1989
Culture
  • Cherokee
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / North Carolina
Additional Geographic Terms Cherokee country
Dimensions Overall: 1.5 x 0.3 x 0.4 cm (9/16 x 1/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/73170.1
Provenance
Donor Dr. William R. Wright

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