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Object Number 976-28-10/53173
Display Title Coiled basket, natural color with four geometric designs.
Descriptions
Object Description Coiled basket, natural color with four geometric designs in black and brown evenly spaced around body. spherical shape. 15 cm. height, 18 cm. diameter.
Inventory Description Basket, coiled, round withtapering base, poly geo design
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Date 1940
Culture
  • Yupik
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska / Aleutians West Census Area / Unalaska Island / Dutch Harbor
Additional Geographic Terms Aleutian Islands; Fox Islands
Dimensions Overall: 14.5 x 19 x 19 cm (5 11/16 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 976-28-10/53173
Provenance
Collector Mr. William N. Snouffer (01/01/1940)
Donor Mrs. William N. Snouffer (5/1/1976)
Donor Mr. William N. Snouffer (05/01/1976)

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