Images(5)

Fancy Basket

Artist Mary Adams (Kawennatakie) (Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk), 1917 - 1999)

Datec. 1950s?

MediumFiber, wood, Black ash splints, sweetgrass

Dimensions9 1/2” H (w/ loop) x 12” Diam.

Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Tom and Carol Muttitt P’15

Object numberNA2011.49.MUT

DescriptionLidded fancy basket of varying widths of splint with decorative accents of braided sweetgrass. The body of the basket has two double rows of porcupine twists and eight miniature baskets, each with a double row of splint twists. Eight similar miniature baskets are on the lid together with green dyed splint leaf pattern at the top. Fancy splint wrap around the rim of the basket. Braided sweetgrass loop handle.

ClassificationsBasketry

Collections

Longyear Museum of Anthropology Collections

Exhibitions

Living Legends: The Indigenous Art of Storytelling

Imagining Indigeneity in a Global Future

Lesson Plans

Storytelling Styles That Show What History Books Don't

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The University Museums are committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in our database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, working with communities to identify culturally sensitive belongings, and adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or information you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.