Catalog Number |
CAS 0091-0026 | |
Category | Basketry | |
Object Name | Basket | |
Culture | Athabascan | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Vicinity of Fort Egbert and Eagle City | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1901-1903 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Willow (Salix sp.) shoots and roots | |
Description | Small round basket with flat base and deep, slightly flared sides rising to a wide mouth and plain rim; Basket is woven in coiled technique over single-rod foundation; Warp material is peeled willow shoots and weft material is peeled willow roots; Basket is completely undecorated. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 7.5, Max Diam = 11.8 |