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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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