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hamper

Maker Unknown, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Akwesasne Mohawk

DateEarly 20th C

MediumWood, Black ash splints

Dimensions32”H x 19” Diam.

Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Edward M Werner ‘71

Object numberNA2010.093.WER

DescriptionLarge lidded basketry hamper of ash splints with three sets of paired rows of splint curls on the body of the basket and one on the lid. The lid and body have loop handles.

ClassificationsBasketry

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