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NA8976
From: Alaska | Attu Island | Aleutian Islands
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | NA8976 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Aleut |
Provenience | Alaska | Attu Island | Aleutian Islands |
Culture Area | Arctic Culture Area |
Section | American |
Materials | Plant Fiber | Sea Grass |
Technique | Basketry |
Description | Woven of cured sea grass; fine, soft. Twining, with divided warps. Braided loop finish to top. Design, blocks of lines in false embroidery in wool and grass. Braided carrying strap. |
Height | 25.4 cm |
Outside Diameter | 25.4 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Richard Waln Meirs, 1918 |
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