Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Marie Bibeau Masta, (1887-1983) was Abenaki, from the Odanak Band in Canada. Later in life, she moved to Portland. She was well known for her basketry skills, and made this miniature sweetgrass basket to hold a sewing thimble.
About This Item
- Title: Marie Bibeau Masta thimble basket, Portland, ca. 1910
- Creator: Marie Bibeau Masta
- Creation Date: circa 1910
- Subject Date: circa 1910
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ash, sweetgrass
- Dimensions: 1.25 cm x 1 cm
- Local Code: A78-3.2
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Artists
- Basketmakers
- Indians of North America--Maine
- Native Americans--basketry
- Odanak (First Nation)
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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