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Object Number
995-29-10/73221
Display Title
Twined spruce root basket with fluted top
Descriptions
Object Description
Twined bowl-shaped fluted basket of spruce root with "false embroidery" decorations. Natural brown background with ALASKA written in yellow. Yellow line above and below letters. Dark brown bird at back of basket.
Inventory Description
Basket, flat base, straight sides, fluted flaring rim, Alaska and bird design
Classification
- Basket
Department
Ethnographic
Date
Mid 20th Century
Culture
- Tlingit
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
Canada
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British Columbia
Materials
Spruce root
Dimensions
Overall: 10.5 x 20.5 x 20.5 cm (4 1/8 x 8 1/16 x 8 1/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73221
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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