Basket
About this object
Narrative
Previous owner Mrs. A.J. Kelly notes in 1910 her mother traded a large tent for this papoose basket with the woman who made it.
Physical description
Northern-style painted basket with round rim and square base. Plaited rim with 7 rows of check pattern underneath - alternating natural and grey-brown checks. Painted designs are: large face with teeth bared and hands held up; frog design; bird design.
Categories
Materials
Date Made
C. 1910
Date Acquired
8 Dec 2023
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 19.5 cm x 27 cm x 26.2 cm
Object Number
3656/21