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Siletz large tan basket

 Accession
Identifier: MUS-186

Content Description

Used by the Siletz in Oregon. Tan basket with bands of reddish design. 8 1/2" diameter, 6" high. Handwritten note on an attached tag says: "Siletz Tribe. Mrs. Adams." Briefly appraised by Stephanie Craig (Grand Ronde basket weaver), 11/2018: An early Kalapuya style basket, possibly from the 1850s or 1860s, possibly made on a reservation soon after removal from traditional lands. The rim is precontact style. Materials include Juncus effusus (common rush) with a beargrass overlay; reddish fiber is raffia.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • Creation: 1850-1880

Extent

1 items ; 8 1/2" diameter, 6" high

Source