New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Basket

CultureTlingit | Native American

DateEarly 20th century

MediumSpruce roots, grasses, and dyes

Dimensions1 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (4.4 x 6.4 cm)

Credit LineAnonymous gift

Object number59.60.9

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DescriptionMiniature basket (of Wush tookh a'r-kee, "close-together work" weave) on three legs with a handle. False embroidery on exterior: central band with alternating brown and pink stepped 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).
ProvenanceHoonah, Chichagof Island, AlaskaExhibition HistoryAdded by the Chrysler Museum of Art to the museum's local presentation of traveling exhibition "Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight," Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA, March 3-July 2, 2023.