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Object #     2-3549
Object name     Basketry Round Bag
Culture of Origin     Plateau
Materials     Cornhusk, Buckskin
Techniques     Decorated, Twined, Full Turn Twining
Dimensions     H: 13 in, Diam: 8 in
Exhibit Label    

This gathering basket has top loops that attach to the berry
picker's belt, and a bottom loop to support the bag when it
becomes full. Leather reinforcement at the rim makes this
type of bag very durable.

Source     Brig. Gen. Ewart S. Laue USMC
Credit     Gift of Brig. Gen. Ewart S. Laue USMC


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