Basket
Artist
Unknown
CultureTlingit | Native American
DateEarly 20th century
MediumSpruce roots, grasses, and dyes
DimensionsOverall: 5 x 4 1/2 in. (12.7 x 11.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. James C. Perry
Object number34.1.218
Not on view
DescriptionWoven basket (of Wush tookh a'r-kee, "close-together work") with false embroidery on the exterior: two bands with alternating black and red geometric design motif (Sha'r-dar yar-a'r-kee, "the work or embroidery around teh head" design motif, i.e., work on the wooden helment, and also on the hat worn by the shaman).ProvenanceSoutheastern AlaskaExhibition HistoryNorfolk Museum, "Indian Painting in the USA," Nov. 4-26, 1956.
Pair/Pair