Basket

2018-6-5

From: United States of America | California (State) | Nevada | Carson Valley

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 2018-6-5
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Washoe
Provenience United States of America | California (State) | Nevada | Carson Valley
Culture Area California Culture Area
Creator Tillie Snooks
Date Made 1910-1920
Section American
Materials Willow | Redbud | Bracken Fern
Technique Coiled
Description

Large conical basket. Stepped design in red (sedge) and black (bracken fern) form four peaks. Four diamond shapes (black on upper part, red on lower) enclosing an X pattern are centered between each of the four stepped peaks. The designs are set against a light background (willow).

Height 35 cm
Outside Diameter 60 cm
Credit Line Gift of Judith Wallach Finger, CW68, and Andrew D. Finger, W68, in celebration of their 50th University of Pennsylvania Class Reunion, 2018

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