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Clara Dardin at work splitting canes from which she made baskets
Clara Dardin at work splitting canes from which she made baskets
Object Number 2004.29.6224
Display Title Clara Dardin at work splitting canes from which she made baskets
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Chitimachan Indian. Louisiana. Clara Dardin at work splitting canes of which she made the baskets."
Subject
  • Basket weaver
  • Work
  • Portrait
  • Proper Name
  • Woman
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Chitimacha
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Louisiana
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 17.3 × 12.3 cm (6 13/16 × 4 13/16 in.)

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