Basket

96-19-1A

From: Alaska | Anvik | Yukon River Valley

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 96-19-1A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Eskimo
Provenience Alaska | Anvik | Yukon River Valley
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Spruce Root (uncertain)
Description

Large basket (a) with lid (b). Double woven reeded basket, wrapped around large single rods; flat bottom. Exterior is natural brown; Interior has design of alternating red/black bands. Carrying handle attached at shoulder

Height 20 cm
Outside Diameter 29 cm
Credit Line Gift of Catharine McClellan, 1996

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