Basket

70-9-65

From: United States of America | North Carolina

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 70-9-65
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cherokee
Provenience United States of America | North Carolina
Culture Area Southeast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Pigments
Technique Basketry
Description

Wood splint basket with a wide handle. Circular rim, rectangular blade. Basket is deep. Decorated by dyeing the horizontal splints red and making diamond designs.

Length 32 cm
Width 30 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Samuel Pennypacker, 1970

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