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

Basket

CultureTlingit | Native American

DateEarly 20th century

MediumSpruce roots, grasses, and dyes

DimensionsBase: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
5 in. (12.7 cm)

Credit LineAnonymous gift

Object number59.60.3

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DescriptionWoven basket (of Wush tookh a'r-kee, "close-together work" weave) in the shape of a goblet, with false embroidery on the exterior: two horizontal bands withalternating red and black geometric design motif (variation of Sha'r-dar yar-a'r-kee, "the work or embroidery around teh head" motif, i.e., work on the wooden helment, and also on the hat worn by the shaman).
ProvenanceHoonah, Chichagof Island, Alaska