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Lidded Basket with Strap

Montagnais peoples1910/1920

Reading Public Museum

Reading Public Museum
Reading, United States

This covered birch bark container is end-sewn and positive etched. Its lid, like two of its sides, depicts a symmetric plant and flower motif. The other sides have separate designs, and do not match. There is a hole on either end, probably intended for a strap which no longer survives.

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  • Title: Lidded Basket with Strap
  • Creator: Montagnais peoples
  • Date Created: 1910/1920
  • Location Created: Labrador, Canada
  • Physical Dimensions: 5 3/8 x 9 x 6 inches
  • Medium: birch bark, plant fiber, string
  • Credit Line: Museum Purchase
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