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Ash splint and braided sweet grass yarn basket [a] with braided grass handles and cover [b]. Cover has hole in center for yarn to pass through. Possibly Passamaquoddy. Section of weaving under cover and basket interior still retain the original green color.
baskets (containers)
ash (wood)
sweetgrass (material)
Basket
826.16
Unknown
Northern New England
7 (H), 4 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Julianne Mehegan
2013.88.16AB
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