Basket

Catshead basket, possibly Native-American made, Sabbathday Lake, ME

Object ID:

1958.10627.1

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Description

Rectangular base to circular rim with circular lid; catshead style. Black ash splint. Uprights 7/8" - 1" wide and weavers about 1/4" wide. Split rim with single lashing and curved handle, 1/4" wide. Uprights continue downward to form base. Circular lid has upright split design is about 9 3/4" diam., has lashing wound around edge. Two holes in lid, one on either side, so that lid can be slid over handle.

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Catshead basket, possibly Native-American made, Sabbathday Lake, ME

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