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Lidded Basket with Knob, unknown date
Nootka- Makah people; British Columbia, Canada
Cedar an…
Basket
Lidded Basket with Knob, unknown date
Nootka- Makah people; British Columbia, Canada
Cedar an…
Lidded Basket with Knob, unknown date Nootka- Makah people; British Columbia, Canada Cedar and squaw grass; 3 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. 5718 Gift of Placentia Library

Basket

ClassificationsFurnishings-Accessories-baskets
Culture Nuu-chah-nulth
Culture Makah
Made AtBritish Columbia, Canada, North America
MediumCedar and squaw grass
DimensionsOverall: 3 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. (8.3 x 9.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Placentia Library
Object number5718
DescriptionSquaw's grass which takes to dyes readily. Lid has knob of burgundy, ending in two whirl.
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