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Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0032   CAS 2016-0005-0032; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands, probably
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Basket with scalloped edges and two thin, rounded handles; Sides of basket alternate between open weave and a tight stepped-design weave; Base is tightly woven with three narrow open weave details.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.3, Width = 22.8, Length = 25.5