Fruit Basket

74-24-6

From: United States of America | North Carolina | Qualla Boundary

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 74-24-6
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cherokee
Provenience United States of America | North Carolina | Qualla Boundary
Culture Area Southeast Culture Area
Creator Lucy George
Section American
Materials Wood | Honeysuckle Vines | Dye
Description

Made of wood splints and wild honeysuckle vines. Half of the vines are died with walnut root dye. Has a flat base with center of bottom slightly concave. Made by Lucy George. Tag on basket states that it is certified by Indian Arts and Crafts Board, U.S. Dept. of the Interior.

Height 8.5 cm
Outside Diameter 22.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Anne Rowland, 1974

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