Miniature sweetgrass basket
Artist
Florence Benedict
(Akwesasne Mohawk Wolf Clan)
Datec. 2011
MediumFiber, wood, Black ash splints and sweetgrass
Dimensions1 1/2” (w/ loop) x 2 1/4” Diam.
Signed“F. Benedict” on bottom
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object numberNA2011.54.LMA
DescriptionMiniature lidded basket of black ash splints and sweetgrass. Lid is entirely covered in sweetgrass, which is also woven into the bottom edge and sides of the basket. Pale purple-dyed splints form nine decorative curled X-shapes around the body of the basket and a loop handle at the top of the lid.
ClassificationsBasketry
Collections
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Florence Benedict
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