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Antique carrying basket with two braided handles; very faded
Antique carrying basket with two braided handles; very faded
Object Number 2011.16.118
Display Title Antique carrying basket with two braided handles; very faded
Descriptions
Inventory Description Basket, rectangular base, woven, split wood, two braided handles
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Date 1880-1900
Culture
  • Mohawk
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New York
Materials Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 26 x 36 x 17 cm (10 1/4 x 14 3/16 x 6 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2011.16.118
Credit Line Gift of Paul R. Lurie 1938, in Memory of His Wife, Barbara
Provenance
Dealer American Indian Show
Collector Dr. Paul R. Lurie
Collector Barbara Lurie
Donor Donated by Dr. Paul R. Lurie (6/27/2011)

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