Mat

97-85-40

From: United States of America | Alaska | Sitka

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 97-85-40
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tlingit
Provenience United States of America | Alaska | Sitka
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Spruce Root | Grass
Technique Basketry | Twined
Description

Spoon mat. Two-ply twining with "bear tacks" design in false embroidery. Technical notes: twined, 9 warps and 12 wefts per square inch. Grass pattern, fern fronds.

Outside Diameter 13.97 cm
Credit Line Gift of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1997
Other Number L-85-40 - Old Museum Number | 11466 - ANSP Number

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