Polychrome Decorated Twined Basketry Bowl
Artist
Northern California
Artist
Native American
Datelate 1800s
Mediummedium and dark brown geometric devices on a natural ground
Dimensions12.7 x 16.2 x 15.9 cm (5 x 6 3/8 x 6 1/4 in.)
ClassificationsCanework
Credit LineGift of Barrett and Mahroo Morgan
Terms
Object number2001.166
DescriptionTightly woven basket. Overall pattern of stacked rhomboids, trapezoids and triangles in reddish brown and tan ground. Some shapes are overlayed with a horizontal dark brown band in their center. Base of body is reddish brown with band of dark brown. Top is finished with a band of reddish brown, dark brown and reddish brown again. Final warp rods cut flush with final weft. Interior reflects exterior design.ProvenanceBarrett Morgan, Worcester, MA; to Worcester Art Museum, 2001
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