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Lidded Basket with Strap

Montagnais peoples1910/1920

Reading Public Museum

Reading Public Museum
Reading, United States

Rectangular, lidded birch bark basket. Lid is etched with stylized plant motif, with those opposite matching. Short sides are undecorated. Long sides of body are symmetric, having a branch-like motif. A cord is strung through either side - may be a replacement for an original animal hide strap.

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  • Title: Lidded Basket with Strap
  • Creator: Montagnais peoples
  • Date Created: 1910/1920
  • Physical Dimensions: 6 x 10 3/4 x 7 3/4 inches
  • Medium: birch bark, string
  • Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Reading Public Museum

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