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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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