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Spruce Root Basket

Datec. 1900

Mediumspruce root, string, cedar bark

DimensionsOther: 29.3 × 26 cm (11 9/16 × 10 1/4 in.)

ClassificationsCeremonial Objects

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Haida

Paper Field ReferencesCMH VII-B-579

Object numberHRC 00579

Descriptionlarge round basket of spruce root in openwork z twining. basket has radial start. decorattion under rim is a band of openwork cross warp twining. warps turned back one to the left at rim and secured with a single row of z twining. two string handles are attached to basket tow hich strips of cedar bark are attached. for household effects.

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