Polychrome Decorated Twined Basketry Bowl
Artist
Native American
Datelate 1800s
Mediummedium and dark brown geometric devices on a natural ground
Dimensions19.1 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm (7 1/2 x 8 x 8 in.)
ClassificationsCanework
Credit LineGift of Barrett and Mahroo Morgan
Object number2001.165
DescriptionTightly woven basket. At the base of the body is a reddish brown circle with spokes against tan ground. Body pattern of reddish brown with dark brown band, stacked trapezoids, separated by triangles in tan ground. Reddish brown triangles offset tan ground triangles. The top is decorated with dark brown circle with spokes emanating diagonally downward, and reddish brown band above. The rim is finished with tan ground. No interior design.ProvenanceBarrett Morgan, Worcester, MA; to Worcester Art Museum, 2001
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