Basket

70-9-34

From: United States of America | North Carolina

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 70-9-34
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cherokee
Provenience United States of America | North Carolina
Culture Area Southeast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Splint
Technique Basketry
Description

Shallow basket used for sifting. Made of wood splint. Has a round rim and square bottom. On the sides the weaving is normal and tight, but on the bottom there are wide openings between the splints.

Length 23 cm
Width 9 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Samuel Pennypacker, 1970

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