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Tlingit closed twine basket. 3 bands of false embroidery in red and black.
Tlingit closed twine basket. 3 bands of false embroidery in red and black.
Object Number 985-27-10/58953
Display Title Tlingit closed twine basket. 3 bands of false embroidery in red and black.
Descriptions
Object Description Tlingit closed twine basket. 3 bands of false embroidery in red and black. "Shaman's hat" design runs around the top and bottom separated by narrow design. "Porpoise board?" design in center. Also zigzag design running up and down all around basket in relief.
Inventory Description Basket, small, cylindrical, polychrome geometric design in 3 bands.
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th Century
Culture
  • Tlingit
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 11 x 14 x 10.5 cm (4 5/16 x 5 1/2 x 4 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/58953
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (?)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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