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Lidded basket
Lidded basket

Lidded basket

Dateearly 20th century
Label TextThis treasure basket was woven around a stiff form and ornamented with floral motifs. A delicate, perfectly fitted lid with a knob top adds to the precious quality of these trade baskets. Aleut weavers are known for their small, fine stitches.
Object number95.86
Credit LineGift of Sylvia Duryee
Dimensions5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (13.97 x 13.97 cm)
MediumDune grass, silk thread, tin pipe lining
Piku ?u ?is lukwidab (Large lidded basket),
Makah
ca. 1910
Object number: 86.90
Photo: Paul Macapia
Japanese
late 18th century
Object number: 89.156
Cope
French
18th century
Object number: 33.290