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Miniature wrapped twined grass basket (A) with lid (B); whale motif
Miniature wrapped twined grass basket (A) with lid (B); whale motif
Object Number 995-29-10/73227A
Display Title Miniature wrapped twined grass basket (A) with lid (B); whale motif
Descriptions
Object Description Wrapped twined bowl-shaped lidded basket of dyed grass and cedar bark with "false embroidery" decorations. Background of natural light brown with two purple and blue whales on sides. Lid has lip which fits over edge of basket. Design on lid consists of blue-green center surrounded by a yellow and a blue band.
Inventory Description Basket base, purple and blue whale design, constricted bark rim
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Date Mid 20th Century
Culture
  • Nootka
  • Makah
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / British Columbia
Materials Grass, Cedar bark
Dimensions Overall: 2.8 x 3.1 x 3.5 cm (1 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/73227a
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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