Burden Basket with Strap

1998.19.0296

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Burden Basket with Strap   (1998.19.0296)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Gear
  4. :
  5. Personal Carrying & Storage Gear
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 18th - mid 20th century CE
Culture Native American: Southwest: Apache, Southern Plains

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 28.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 26.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 24.1 cm
Weight 395 g
Measuring Remarks Weight does not include tissue paper.
Materials Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Metal--Tin, Textile, Plant
Manufacturing Processes Cutting, Forming, Sewing, Weaving--Basket
Munsell Color Information Light Yellowish Brown (10YR 7/6) -Rim of basket. Dark Grayish Yellowish Brown (10YR 3/2) -Metal trim. Light Yellowish Brown (10YR 6/6) -Darker weave.

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

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Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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