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Large basket--geometric design of yellow, red, orange, brown in false embroidery
Image Not Available for Large basket--geometric design of yellow, red, orange, brown in false embroidery
Object Number 40-43-10/19308
Display Title Large basket--geometric design of yellow, red, orange, brown in false embroidery
Descriptions
Object Description Large basket--geometric design of yellow, red, orange, brown in false embroidery; technique: twine weave.
Inventory Description Basket, bowl, cylindrical, red, green, brown geometric designs, torn
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tlingit
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 22.1 x 30.1 x 26.8 cm (8 11/16 x 11 7/8 x 10 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-43-10/19308
Provenance
Collector Joseph S. Swaim (1900-1940)
Collector Caroline Tiffany Dyer Swaim (1900-1940)
Donor Stanley Swaim (5/8/40)
Donor Donated by Dr. Loring T. Swaim (5/8/1940)
Donor Donated by Roger Swaim (5/8/1940)

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