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Small ash splint storage basket (a) with square base, vertical sides, circular opening and snug fitting cover (b). Checker and wicker weave. Circular cover with radial weave. Alternating standard splints are swabbed yellow. Wide weavers swabbed green and red. Narrow weavers swabbed blue. Native American made.
baskets (containers)
storage baskets
ash (wood)
Basket
Splint
Basket
1918.872
Unknown
New England
6 x 7 x 6 3/4 (HxWxD), 8 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Miss Elizabeth Green
1918.872AB
New England (United States) [general region]
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