Southeastern New England Indigenous basket

Southeastern New England Indigenous basket

The aesthetic and technical features of this basket suggest it was made by a Mohegan basket maker, including the single splint used to wrap around the rim, the handles, and the decorative, dark green-painted horizontal chain-link design.

Unknown Indigenous basket maker, probably Mohegan

Preservation Long Island, 1963.3.2

Early 20th century

Preservation Long Island, 1960.46B

Wood splint, pigment. 10.5 x 11.25 x 4.5 in.