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NA7725

From: Alaska | Attu Island | Aleutian Islands

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number NA7725
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Aleut
Provenience Alaska | Attu Island | Aleutian Islands
Culture Area Arctic Culture Area
Section American
Materials Plant Fiber
Technique Basketry
Description

Possibly with a lid. Cylindrical shape with heavy braded edge looped above scallops. Bottom open twining on radiating warps; side with divided warps. Design, alternate rows of quinquincs and diamonds in false embroidery. Braided carrying strap.

Height 13.97 cm
Outside Diameter 15.24 cm
Credit Line Purchased from G. T. Emmons, 1918

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