Wasco. <em>Imbricated Basket with Stepped Patterns</em>, early 20th century. Cedar fibers, spruce root, grass, bleach, 11 1/2 x 12 x 10 15/16 in. (29.2 x 30.5 x 27.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Stewart Smith Memorial Fund, 46.193.5. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 46.193.5_PS1.jpg)

Imbricated Basket with Stepped Patterns

Artist:Wasco

Medium: Cedar fibers, spruce root, grass, bleach

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Dates:early 20th century

Dimensions: 11 1/2 x 12 x 10 15/16 in. (29.2 x 30.5 x 27.8 cm)

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Accession Number: 46.193.5

Image: 46.193.5_PS1.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Coiled burden basket decorated using an imbrication technique with black, brown, yellow, and ivory in stepped patterns. The design is possibly a repeating "salmon gills" pattern. The basket is watertight for carrying. Condition: good.

Brooklyn Museum