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Basket
Object Number 69-30-10/2160
Display Title Basket
Descriptions
Object Description Basket. Used to store contents of smaller containers when berry picking, this twined basket has false embroidery panel of rectilinear bands. False embroidery on exteriors base with circular motifs.
Inventory Description Large cylindrical basket, tapered at base, polychrome geometric design.
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Tlingit
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska
Materials Spruce root
Dimensions Overall: 39.5 x 51 x 38 cm (15 9/16 x 20 1/16 x 14 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 69-30-10/2160
Provenance
Collector Capt. Edward Gustavus Fast (1867-1868)
Donor Capt. Edward Gustavus Fast (1869)

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