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This basket is formed from coils of plant matter stitched together with wrapped ribbons of alternating dyed and naturally colored plant material to form an elaborate geometric pattern. The basket rises from the base to a wide shoulder then constricts to a narrow, tall neck. This basket is of Native American manufacture.
baskets (containers)
collecting
Straw
Collecting
BASKET
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
southwestern United States
9 (H), 11 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.5368
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