Berry Basket

CultureTlingit
Titles
  • Berry Basket
Date1898–1902
PlaceAlaska, United States
MediumWoven split spruce root and dyed reeds Former listed medium: Spruce-root and other plant fibers
DimensionsOverall: 3 3/8 × 4 1/2 in. (8.6 × 11.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. B. H. Blixt
Object number78.157
Non exposé

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ProvenanceMr. B. H. Blixt, by 1978; given to MFAH, 1978.
Exhibition HistoryExhibited: "Kachinas and Indian Arts," Dallas Independent School District, Native American Cultural Heritage Center, 27 July 1979 - July 1982 (LN:79.19)

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