lidded container with deer
lidded container with deer
Culture
Wasco people
Creation date
1875-1900
Materials
plant fiber, dye
Dimensions
H w/lid: 8 in. | Diam of base: 5 1/4 in. | Diam of lid: 5 3/4 in.
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. Kate McGowan
Accession number
33.194
Collection
Currently On View In
Native Art of the Americas Gallery
Although baskets originated as utilitarian containers, they have, since the 1800s become an important art form for sale to outsiders.
Most basket containers are made from a variety of interwoven plant materials such as grass, shrub branches and tree bark.
Basketry containers have been made by Native Americans for over 10,000 years.
