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for Double basket (shaman's)
Object Number
69-30-10/2129
Display Title
Double basket (shaman's)
Descriptions
Object Description
Double basket (shaman's); diamond designs on cover, using tan, brown, dark brown elements. Body was rectilinear stepped pattern o orange, dark brown and tan elements. False embroidery on base.
Inventory Description
Basket, cylindrical with full fitting lid, brown, black geometric designs, handl
Classification
- Basket
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Tlingit
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Alaska
Materials
Spruce root
Dimensions
Overall: 16 x 13.5 x 13 cm (6 5/16 x 5 5/16 x 5 1/8 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
69-30-10/2129
Provenance
Collector
Capt. Edward Gustavus Fast
(1867-1868)
Donor
Capt. Edward Gustavus Fast
(1869)
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