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Maker(s):Anonymous
Culture:Native American; Klamath or Modoc
Title:Basket
Date Made:n.d.
Type:Container
Materials:natural fibers
Place Made:United States; Northern California; Southern Oregon
Measurements:4 1/8 x 6 1/4 in. diameter top; 10.4775 x 15.875 cm
Accession Number:  SC 1997.33.5
Credit Line:Gift of Wilnor N. Weck, class of 1937
Museum Collection:  Smith College Museum of Art
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Description:
This Klamath or Modoc basket is tightly woven to resemble a deep bowl. With a light background, a dark repeating arrow pattern is seen on both the inside and outside of the basket. This design repeats above and below, with a dark "checkered" line encompassing the rim of the basket. AP2018

Tags:
baskets; weaving; Native American

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