Basket

2026.0106.072

Basket
Basket
Basket
Materials

Dimensions

15in W x 17in L

48in Circumference

Description
Oval-shaped diagonally woven basket made from tightly woven reddish-brown flat reeds. There are faint black bands in a diagonall pattern across the body and lid. Around the widest point of the body, lighter colored reeds have been twisted together. The lid is fitted and attatched at the back via reed loops and features a looped clasp at the front. Two braided swing handles are present on either side.

Contact the Hennepin History Museum for more information