Twined Basketry Bowl

Artist/Culture Northern California

Artist/Culture Native American

Dateabout 1900

Mediumdark brown geometric devices on a natural ground

Dimensions11.4 x 14.6 x 14 cm (4 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.)

ClassificationsCanework

Credit LineGift of Barrett and Mahroo Morgan

Terms

Object number2001.163

DescriptionTightly woven basket with dark brown overlay on tan ground. Pattern of tan, diamond-shaped center surrounded by dark brown triangles of two sizes, interspersed with tan ground triangles. Pattern repeats three times. Top is decorated with dark brown zigzag. Rim is finished in medium brown overlay. Final warp rods cut flush with final weft. No interior design.
ProvenanceBarrett Morgan, Worcester, MA; to Worcester Art Museum, 2001

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