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Basket

Culture of Origin: Nuu-chah-nulth1900-1920

U.S. Department of the Interior Museum
Washington, DC, United States

This berry gathering basket depicts a whaling scene with two whales, two whale boats with figures, and two seabirds.

Details

Title: Basket
Creator: Culture of Origin: Nuu-chah-nulth
Date Created: 1900-1920
Physical Dimensions: DIA 12.75, H 6.5 inches
Provenance: INTR 00851
Subject Keywords: Northwest Coast, Nuu-chah-nulth, Nootka, whale, boat, figures, men, seabird, bird, Native American, American Indian, North America
Type: Basketry
Rights: U.S. Department of the Interior
Medium: cedar, bear grass, dye, bulrush

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