Basket

70-9-29

From: United States of America | North Carolina

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 70-9-29
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cherokee
Provenience United States of America | North Carolina
Culture Area Southeast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Reed (plant)
Technique Basketry
Description

Reed basket with wood splint rim and handle, the bottom is square, the top is round. Feed has been processed so that about halfway down the sides of the basket it is a darker brown on the horizontal weave. Initials KE written on the side of the handle.

Length 26 cm
Width 24 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Samuel Pennypacker, 1970

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