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Maker(s):Anonymous
Culture:Native American; Tribal affiliation unknown
Title:Basket
Date Made:n.d.
Type:Container
Materials:woven reed
Place Made:United States
Measurements:2 5/8 x 4 3/4 in. diameter top; 6.6675 x 12.065 cm
Accession Number:  SC 1997.33.1
Credit Line:Gift of Wilnor N. Weck, class of 1937
Museum Collection:  Smith College Museum of Art
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Description:
This small basket was created with large strands of dyed fiber to reveal a dark "diamond" pattern that is present on both the inside and outside of the basket. A dark line pattern is also seen on the top and bottom of the basket. As a result of natural dyes and age, the darker portions of the basket have started to fade. A small basket, this item might have been sold to tourists. AP2018

Subjects:
Geometric patterns

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