Contributed by Hudson Museum, Univ. of Maine
Description
Based on the sea urchin, this form continues to be made by Penobscot and Passamaquoddy basketmakers.
About This Item
- Title: Penobscot urchin basket, ca. 1890
- Creation Date: circa 1890
- Subject Date: circa 1890
- Location: Indian Island, Penobscot County, ME
- Media: Plant material
- Local Code: HM 7352
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Basket making
- Basketwork
- Indian art--North America
- Indian baskets
- Indians of North America--Maine--Antiquities
- Passamaquoddy Indians
- Penobscot baskets
- Wabanaki Indians
- Penobscot 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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