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Interior view of hickory split basket with handle.
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Baskets, Cultural Objects

Round Market Basket (Indian Valley)

People
Maker/Creator: Unknown
Date
Unknown
Places
Indian Valley (Indian Valley District)
Material/Medium

Hickory

Specifications
  • Diameter (ear to ear): 12 inches
  • Height of weaving: 7 inches
  • Height with handle: 11 inches
Description

This split basket is lightweight but strong with well-spaced stakes and thin weavers. The handle ends are tapered and bent back up through the bottom rows of weaving which helps secure the handle. The rim is also tapered and overlaps where the ends meet. Crossed lashing attaches it to the basket.

Keywords
split basket, market basket
Notes

This basket was purchased at an auction in Indian Valley and donated to Old Church Gallery.  It appears to have been woven by the same, as yet unidentified, basket maker as the Mannon family round market basket in our collection.