Skip to main content
Object Number 2007.4.72
Display Title Large storage basket, lidded
Descriptions
Object Description Large woven, lidded storage basket; tan and dark brown vegetal fiber; characters woven into lid design; lid somewhat caved-in
Inventory Description Basket, woven fiber, tan, dark brown checkered, fitted lid
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Date 1957-1958
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Burma / Yangon / Shwepyitha / Bonshegon Village
Dimensions Overall: 21 x 50 x 36 cm (8 1/4 x 19 11/16 x 14 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2007.4.72
Credit Line Gift of Hazel Hitson Weidman, Ph. D. '59
Provenance
Collector Hazel Hitson Weidman (1957-1958 - 11/18/07)
Donor Hazel Hitson Weidman (1957-1958 - 11/18/07)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Medium storage basket, lidded
2007.4.73 Medium storage basket, lidded
Basket
Bonshegon Village
Large storage basket, lidded
2007.4.69 Large storage basket, lidded
Basket
Bonshegon Village
Large storage basket, lidded
2007.4.68 Large storage basket, lidded
Basket
Bonshegon Village
Small storage basket, "Teacher's basket," lidded
2007.4.74 Small storage basket, "Teacher's basket," lidded
Basket
Burma
Small storage basket, lidded
2007.4.71 Small storage basket, lidded
Basket
Bonshegon Village
Medium storage basket, lidded
2007.4.70 Medium storage basket, lidded
Basket
Bonshegon Village
Large twill-plaited, lidded basket
2017.8.30 Large twill-plaited, lidded basket
Basket
Mexico
Double basket (aka telescoping basket)
11-2-10/83820 Double basket (aka telescoping basket)
Basket
Alaska
Large Lidded Basket
990-5-50/12237A Large Lidded Basket
Basket
Raw Material
Butare
Small lidded basket
2017.8.8 Small lidded basket
Basket
Dominica
"Warebo" - rounded baskets like this used for 1) storage for cotton; trinkets et
973-42-50/11691 "Warebo" - rounded baskets like this used for 1) storage for cotton; trinkets et
Basket
Northern Wallega
Large Lidded Basket
990-5-50/12270A Large Lidded Basket
Basket
Raw Material
Butare