Corn washing basket
Artist
Henry Arquette (Atsienhanonne)
(Akwesasne Mohawk Snipe Clan)
Datec. 2010
MediumWood, white ash handles, black ash splints
Dimensions10 3/8” H x 12 3/8” Diam.
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object numberNA2011.44.LMA
DescriptionCorn washing basket with square bottom and round mouth. The two handles are made from carved white ash wood. The warp splints are slightly wider than the wefts. The twill weave is relatively open to allow water to run over the corn and out of the basket.
ClassificationsBasketry
Collections
Exhibitions
Imagining Indigeneity in a Global Future
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