Contributed by Hudson Museum, Univ. of Maine
Description
A square band basket made by a member of the Penobscot Nation about 1880.
The bands are nearly black, probably from indigo dyes, which can range in color from a light, bright blue to a blue-black depending on the concentration used.
About This Item
- Title: Penobscot square band basket, ca. 1880
- Creation Date: circa 1880
- Subject Date: circa 1880
- Location: ME
- Media: Ash splints
- Local Code: HM 5286
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Basket making
- Basketwork
- Containers
- Indian art--North America
- Indian baskets
- Indians of North America--Maine--Antiquities
- Penobscot baskets
- Penobscot Indians
- Sewing--Equipment and supplies
- Wabanaki Indians
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For more information about this item, contact:
Hudson Museum, Univ. of Maine5746 Maine Center for the Arts, Orono, ME 04469
(207) 581-1902
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