Strawberry Basket

Artist Pamela outdusis Cunningham Penobscot, Turtle clan, Native American, born 1971

Date2005

MediumBlack ash, sweetgrass, and dye

DimensionsApprox. measurements
H: 15.2 cm
W: 12.7 cm
D: 12.7 cm
Diam: 28 cm

ClassificationsContainers

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number2006.10.2

DescriptionSmall basket made to resemble a strawberry. The bottom is woven red. The weave pattern forms loops that creates a pattern of circles all the way around the outside; Inside has no such loops. Top of basket has natural colored band held on by red fiber. Lid of basket fits snugly on top. It is surrounded by a natural colored band similar to the one at the top of the basket. In the center of the lid is a braided loop that stands up as a handle. The ends of the loop fray out in opposite directions. Holding the loop in place are green bands that reach out from the center, and end in a point. They are held in place by natural colored woven bands.

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