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29-175-699
From: United States of America | Maine | Warren
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 29-175-699 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Native American (uncertain) |
Provenience | United States of America | Maine | Warren |
Culture Area | Northeast Culture Area |
Section | American |
Materials | Ash Wood |
Technique | Basketry | Plaited |
Description | Small, oblong, ash splints; flat bottom, straight sides, one small loop handle (other one missing). On bottom splints are same size, but around sides the hori-sontal ones are broader, separated by very narrow ones. Rim finished with splint hoops, vertical splints and middle narrow horizon-tals show evidences of bluish dye or paint. Handle bent splint notched for rim hoop to fit in. |
Height | 7.7 Measurement Unit Not Provided |
Length | 18.1 Measurement Unit Not Provided |
Width | 10 Measurement Unit Not Provided |
Credit Line | Exchange with George G. Heye, 1917 |
Other Number | 2/2770 - Collector Number |
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